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S709 CGT

1998 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,737 mi
Last recorded85,737 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS709 CGT
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 85,737 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant leak at radiator bottom hose

front numberplate damaged slightly at mounting points

o/s/f tyre sidewall slightly damaged

rear silencer outer casing corroded / falling away

Fail 7 May 2010 85,737 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

coolant leak at radiator bottom hose

front numberplate damaged slightly at mounting points

o/s/f tyre sidewall slightly damaged

rear silencer outer casing corroded / falling away

Pass 28 Apr 2009 76,798 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 76,798 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 68,946 miles

nearside & offside front & also rear wiper blades deteriorating.

nearside front tyre outside wall kerb damaged.

nearside rear light lens damaged.

Fail 12 Apr 2008 68,946 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside & offside front & also rear wiper blades deteriorating.

nearside front tyre outside wall kerb damaged.

nearside rear light lens damaged.

Pass 4 Oct 2006 59,694 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 59,694 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

front number plate cracked.

rear exhaust box corrodeing.

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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S709 CGT is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S709 CGT, 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 S709 CGT registered?

S709 CGT is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 12 October 1998.

Is S709 CGT safe to buy?

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