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S540 APD

1998 Fiat Bravo

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,243 mi
Last recorded71,243 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS540 APD
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 71,243 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 65,370 miles

o/s/front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play detected in o/s track rod(poss worn ball joint)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 61,205 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 61,205 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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S540 APD is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S540 APD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S540 APD registered?

S540 APD is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S540 APD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S540 APD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S540 APD have outstanding finance?

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