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S763 ESC

1998 Fiat Bravo

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

60,557 mi
Last recorded60,557 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS763 ESC
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2007 60,557 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 60,556 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres badly worn on inside edges

Both rear coil springs very corroded

Exhaust back box very corroded but not blowing

Front number plate split but still fully legible

gear change very sloppy †

Pass 14 Feb 2006 52,373 miles

As before see test no 132485446470

Fail 14 Feb 2006 52,373 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Alloy rims in poor condition †Uneven tread wear to front tyres †Radiator in poor condidtion †Centre exhaust joint slightly leaking

Rear coil springs heavily corroded †Near side inner gaitor leaking †Off side front shock absorber damp †Borderline play in Off side steering rack knuckle †

Rear silencer in poor condition †Various engine oil leaks †Front number plate cracked †Exhaust cat mounting rubber missing †Damage to both sides front chassis rails

Fail 13 Feb 2006 52,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake pipe not in correct plastic clips.

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear tail pipe mount broken. The exhaust system is still secure.

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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S763 ESC is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 S763 ESC, 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 S763 ESC registered?

S763 ESC is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S763 ESC safe to buy?

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