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S632 HBW

1998 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,576 mi
Last recorded100,576 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS632 HBW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 100,576 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet stay stiff

exhaist blow at front end just in spec

exhaust blow front end near manifold

parking brake cable mis aligned near side and hanging down

rear coil springs rusted badly

rough running on idle and engine oil leaks

wiper blades split

Fail 23 Aug 2012 100,508 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet stay stiff

exhaust blow front end near manifold

parking brake cable mis aligned near side and hanging down

rear coil springs rusted badly

rough running on idle and engine oil leaks

wiper blades split

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edges parts void of tread and on wear bands

Pass 1 Sep 2011 91,092 miles

n/s/f door mirror glass cracked.

Fail 25 Aug 2011 91,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f door mirror glass cracked.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 81,537 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 81,501 miles

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

N/S/R TYRE INNER SIDE WALL HAS A CUT BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS O/S/F TYRE LOW ON TREAD & WORN ON INNER & OUTTER EDGES

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 74,515 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 74,515 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear wiper split

Pass 19 Sep 2008 68,677 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 68,677 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2007 65,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 60,163 miles

n/s/r tyre just in spec wiper blades spliting

Pass 29 Oct 2005 52,099 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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S632 HBW is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S632 HBW, 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 S632 HBW registered?

S632 HBW is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is S632 HBW safe to buy?

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