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S665 AWS

1998 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,726 mi
Last recorded82,726 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS665 AWS
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 82,726 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake hoses becomming deteriorated

both rear brake hose ferrules becomming corroded

both rear coil springs becomming badly corroded

centre exhaust rubber mount becomming deteriorated

front bumper damaged

rear subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

various major oil and gearbox oil leaks

Fail 14 Nov 2008 82,724 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake hoses becomming deteriorated

both rear brake hose ferrules becomming corroded

both rear coil springs becomming badly corroded

centre exhaust rubber mount becomming deteriorated

front bumper damaged

rear subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

various major oil and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 27 Nov 2007 78,936 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear road springs are corroded

nearside front wiper blade starting too split

nearside rear shock absorber leaking

slight side/side movement in hand brake lever

Fail 23 Nov 2007 78,933 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear road springs are corroded

nearside front tyre getting low

nearside front wiper blade starting too split

nearside rear shock absorber leaking

slight side/side movement in hand brake lever

Fail 24 Nov 2006 70,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

small hole in nearside headlamp

Pass 24 Nov 2006 70,304 miles

small hole in nearside headlamp

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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S665 AWS is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S665 AWS, 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 S665 AWS registered?

S665 AWS is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is S665 AWS safe to buy?

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