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S638 DGK

1998 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,641 mi
Last recorded72,641 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS638 DGK
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 72,641 miles

front discs worn and corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 5 Sep 2012 72,640 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn and corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Aug 2011 69,557 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 63,818 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 59,233 miles

front brake discs corroded

handbrake travel high

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 3 Aug 2009 59,204 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front suspension lower balljoint boots split

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall worn and cut

Pass 14 Jan 2008 55,592 miles

front service brakes slightly out of balance

handbrake warning light flashing on intermittently

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall has deep cut

o/s wiper rubber very slightly split

o/s/f tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm)

Fail 8 Jan 2008 55,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front service brakes slightly out of balance

handbrake warning light flashing on intermittently

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall has deep cut

o/s wiper rubber very slightly split

o/s/f tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 48,246 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 13 Jan 2006 48,246 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs slightly pitted

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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S638 DGK is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S638 DGK, 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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S638 DGK is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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