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S535 RAR

1998 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,640 mi
Last recorded97,640 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS535 RAR
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 97,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear coil springs very rusty

diabled sticker in screen

n/s/f shock absorber leaking

o/s/f washer jet in op

Fail 9 Jan 2012 97,640 miles

both rear coil springs very rusty

diabled sticker in screen

n/s/f shock absorber leaking

o/s/f washer jet in op

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 95,100 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2009 93,050 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag warning light flashing

near side front shock absorber leaking still got resistance

o/s/f door release lever stiff and sticking

rear coil springs very rusty

Pass 17 Dec 2008 90,551 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 90,551 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 86,819 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2006 81,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light on

Pass 27 Nov 2006 81,713 miles

air bag light on

Pass 2 Dec 2005 78,461 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo?

Based on 478,310 MOT tests across 49,250 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
49,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,204
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,672
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12,528
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 11,791
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S535 RAR is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 78,013 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Bravo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S535 RAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Bravo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S535 RAR registered?

S535 RAR is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S535 RAR safe to buy?

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