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S539 AOU

1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

77,595 mi
Last recorded77,595 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX81,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS539 AOU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.6 SX
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2008 77,595 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 77,593 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 68,409 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2007 68,406 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 57,969 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 56,769 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2006 59,765 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX?

Based on 2,252 MOT tests across 490 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
6,894
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
490
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 340
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 139
Registration plate lamp not working 129
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 125
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S539 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 81,084 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 340 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S539 AOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S539 AOU registered?

S539 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S539 AOU safe to buy?

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