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S683 RBL

1998 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,620 mi
Last recorded51,620 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS683 RBL
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 51,620 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 48,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 48,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 45,439 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 45,406 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

advise both front tyre's being run under-inflated at time of test ( inner and outer edges worn close to centre 3/4 tread pattern )

Pass 25 Sep 2010 42,771 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 38,727 miles

advise nearside front tyre wearing on inner / outer edges at time of test ( not into centre 3/4 tread pattern / due to running tyre under-inflated )

advise offside rear tyre showing signs of wear and cracking to inner / outer walls at time of test

Pass 17 Jul 2008 37,090 miles

advise brake fluid in resovoir on minimum mark at time of test ( advise top up required )

advise front brake pads wearing close to minimum depth of 1.5mm at time of test ( owner advised to consider replacement of front brake pads )

advise nearside rear tyre being run under-inflated at time of test

advise offside front tyre outer edge starting to show second ply at time of test ( not into centre 3/4 tread pattern )

advise slight deteriation to passenger front wiperblade at time of test ( still clearing screen )

advise wear to inner wall of offside rear tyre at time of test ( slight wear to full diameter )

Pass 27 Mar 2007 35,032 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 32,822 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 32,820 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

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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S683 RBL is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S683 RBL, 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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S683 RBL is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 28 December 1998.

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