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S548 AHW

1998 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,651 mi
Last recorded105,651 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS548 AHW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2009 105,651 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 105,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 98,712 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 98,708 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 8 Mar 2008 98,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 95,350 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 95,335 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 90,732 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight brake deflection from n/s/f disc brake

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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S548 AHW is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S548 AHW, 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 S548 AHW registered?

S548 AHW is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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