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S714 VBC

1998 Fiat Bravo

Yellow Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,294 mi
Last recorded87,294 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS714 VBC
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 87,294 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 87,294 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 79,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 79,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 72,440 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Jun 2010 63,278 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jul 2009 55,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 47,081 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 44,072 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 42,350 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 38,234 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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S714 VBC is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Yellow with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S714 VBC, 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 S714 VBC registered?

S714 VBC is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 7 September 1998.

Is S714 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S714 VBC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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