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S618 LHP

1998 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,783 mi
Last recorded117,783 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS618 LHP
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 117,783 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear suspension arms slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wing corroded

offside side repator lens cracked

Fail 9 Jul 2014 117,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear suspension arms slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wing corroded

offside side repator lens cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2013 108,159 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front wheel arch slightly corroded

oil around gearbox

Pass 12 Jul 2012 99,732 miles

2 x centre exhaust rubbers missing but system still supported

Nail in offside rear tyre

both floors and sills showing signs of corosion

Fail 10 Jul 2012 99,730 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

2 x centre exhaust rubbers missing but system still supported

Nail in offside rear tyre

both floors and sills showing signs of corrosion

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 8 Jul 2011 90,559 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

back box outer casing corroded

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

both rear metal brake pipes from compensator to flexy slighty corroded require replacing soon

front subframe slighty corroded

nearside rear tyre close to limit on inner edge

Fail 7 Jul 2011 90,559 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

back box outercasing slightly corroded

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

both metal brake pipes from compensator to flexys slightly corroded and require attention soon

front sub-frame slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit on inner edge

offside rear shocker has a light misting of oil

Pass 8 Jul 2010 82,458 miles

back box outercasing slightly corroded

both from compensator to flexys metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both front wishbone bushes slightly perished

both headlamp aims on upper limit

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

front sub-frame slightly corroded

offside rear shocker has a light misting of oil

Pass 9 Jul 2009 71,693 miles

both from compensator to flexys metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both front exhaust rubbers slightly perished

Fail 9 Jul 2009 71,693 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both from compensator to flexys metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both front exhaust rubbers slightly perished

Pass 11 Jul 2008 62,977 miles

back box outer casing slightly corroded

both front tyres close to legal limit

offside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear shocker has a light misting of oil

Fail 8 Jul 2008 62,963 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

back box outer casing slightly corroded

both front tyres close to legal limit

offside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear shocker has a light misting of oil

Pass 2 Jul 2007 54,089 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both centre exhaust rubbers slightly perished

Pass 9 Jun 2006 48,471 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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S618 LHP is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S618 LHP, 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 S618 LHP registered?

S618 LHP is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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