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S550 AHW

1998 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,692 mi
Last recorded128,692 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS550 AHW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 128,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

safty catch on bonnet stiff

Pass 16 Feb 2010 119,741 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 111,909 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 106,757 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 106,757 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 102,286 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 102,284 miles

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 97,136 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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S550 AHW is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S550 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S550 AHW registered?

S550 AHW is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S550 AHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S550 AHW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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