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S748 CHJ

1998 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

80,001 mi
Last recorded80,001 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS748 CHJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 80,001 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 66,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

metal brake pipes to front corroded - both sides

o/s/f tyre wearing close to limit and deteriorated

outer sills corroded both sides - very close to prescribed areas

Pass 8 Sep 2016 64,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre split and perished

Fail 8 Sep 2016 64,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre split and perished

Pass 3 Sep 2015 62,516 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 62,516 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 60,472 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 58,757 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 58,757 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 57,322 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 57,322 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm outer edge

Pass 13 Sep 2011 55,919 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 55,919 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 54,531 miles

nearside front tyre slightly wearing low on outter edge

Pass 7 Sep 2009 53,036 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 51,469 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 51,469 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 49,167 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 49,167 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 46,829 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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S748 CHJ is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S748 CHJ, 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 S748 CHJ registered?

S748 CHJ is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 11 December 1998.

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