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S553 FWL

1998 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,847 mi
Last recorded55,847 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS553 FWL
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2009 55,847 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 55,830 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 51,293 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 50,827 miles

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

slight imbalance in rear brakes

Pass 5 Sep 2007 45,915 miles

rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 22 Aug 2006 39,647 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

slight exhaust blow to centre joint

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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S553 FWL is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S553 FWL, 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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How do I check the history of S553 FWL?

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What year was S553 FWL registered?

S553 FWL is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 7 September 1998.

Is S553 FWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S553 FWL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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