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S554 AHW

1998 Fiat Bravo

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,456 mi
Last recorded91,456 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS554 AHW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2011 91,456 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 91,456 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 91,456 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under side very rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2010 90,105 miles

front b/pipes rusting

front/rear subframes very very rusty

Fail 25 Oct 2010 90,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front b/pipes rusting

front/rear subframes very very rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2009 87,828 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 87,828 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 86,305 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 84,637 miles

heavy surface corrosion front subframe advise replacement subframe

surface corrosion brake pipes

surface corrosion front suspension

surface corrosion rear suspension

Pass 18 Aug 2006 82,808 miles

corrosion front brake discs

corrosion front subframe

corrosion rear springs

front exhaust pipe repaired

Fail 18 Aug 2006 82,808 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion front subframe

corrosion rear springs

surface corrosion front discs

Fail 17 Aug 2006 82,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

corrosion on rear springs

surface corrosion front brake inner discs

surface corrosion front subframe

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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S554 AHW is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S554 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 S554 AHW registered?

S554 AHW is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S554 AHW safe to buy?

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