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S771 MJH

1998 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,740 mi
Last recorded98,740 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS771 MJH
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2013 98,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

N/S/R wheel bearing wearing

Nail in N/S/R tyre.

both front brake discs corroding on inner faces

both rear brake discs in very poor condition.

engine undertray damaged and close to ground

Pass 20 Dec 2011 93,916 miles

front brake discs surface corrosion

front exhaust clamp corroding

n/s/f tyre 2mm

rear brake discs surface corrosion

rubber dust covers on n/s/f & o/s/r lower arm swivels split

Fail 20 Dec 2011 93,916 miles

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

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

front brake discs surface corrosion

front exhaust clamp corroding

n/s/f tyre 2mm

rear brake discs surface corrosion

rubber dust covers on n/s/f & o/s/r lower arm swivels split

Pass 22 Dec 2010 88,399 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 88,399 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 83,619 miles

front & rear discs in poor condition

n/s/f brake hose perishing

Fail 4 Jan 2010 83,619 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front & rear discs in poor condition

n/s/f brake hose perishing

Pass 6 Jan 2009 78,588 miles

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Fail 6 Jan 2009 78,588 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Dec 2007 74,569 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 74,569 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 71,284 miles

Both front brake discs in poor condition

Nail in N.S.R tyre

Fail 15 Jan 2007 71,284 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in N.S.R tyre

both front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 20 Jan 2006 65,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S771 MJH is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S771 MJH, 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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S771 MJH is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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