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S745 VNT

1998 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

100,912 mi
Last recorded100,912 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS745 VNT
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 100,912 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 100,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 98,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 98,008 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 94,583 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 94,582 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 91,706 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 91,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 88,912 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 88,912 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 85,099 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 80,917 miles

Front brake discs, signs of wear.

Offside front brake flexi hose cracking.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 77,132 miles

Front brake pads & discs, signs of wear, recommend inspection.

Nearside rear tyre, wearing uneven, 2mm, limit 1.6mm.

Offside front brake flexi hose, signs of cracking.

Offside front tyre, on limit 1.6mm, recommend replace.

Fail 19 Aug 2008 76,961 miles

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

Front brake pads & discs, signs of wear, recommend inspection.

Nearside rear tyre, wearing uneven, 2mm, limit 1.6mm.

Offside front brake flexi hose, signs of cracking.

Offside front tyre, on limit 1.6mm, recommend replace.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 73,478 miles

Dampness around power steering rack, keep check on.

Front brake pads seem low, recommend further inspection.

Nearside rear tyre low, 2mm, wearing on edge, limit 1.6mm.

Offside front tyre low, 2mm, wearing on edge, limit 1.6mm.

Signs of corroding on front to rear brake pipes, recommend attention/keep check on.

Fail 2 Aug 2007 73,478 miles

Dampness around power steering rack, keep check on.

Front brake pads seem low, recommend further inspection.

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

Nearside rear tyre low, 2mm, wearing on edge, limit 1.6mm.

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

Offside front tyre low, 2mm, wearing on edge, limit 1.6mm.

Signs of corroding on front to rear brake pipes, recommend attention/keep check on.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 66,860 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre, recommend attention.

Slight dampness on steering rack, keep check on.

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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S745 VNT is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 S745 VNT, 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 S745 VNT registered?

S745 VNT is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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