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S785 MBL

1998 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

65,173 mi
Last recorded65,173 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS785 MBL
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 65,173 miles

Exhaust rubbers deteriorating, middle & rear

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 65,173 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 64,770 miles

Front discs have heavy surface corrosion

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 64,769 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Front discs have heavy surface corrosion

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 64,538 miles

Nearside headlight has chip in glass not affecting image

Fail 7 Jan 2016 64,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside headlight has chip in glass not affecting image

Pass 6 Jan 2015 64,246 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to n/s headlight not affecting image

Pass 9 Jan 2014 64,054 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s headlight cracked not affecting image

n/s rear tyre cuts to sidewall not exposing cords/ply

Fail 6 Jan 2014 64,054 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s headlight cracked not affecting image

n/s rear tyre cuts to sidewall not exposing cords/ply

Pass 7 Jan 2013 63,804 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 63,804 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s headlight cracked not affecting image

n/s side repeater cracked but ok on colour

Pass 13 Dec 2011 63,554 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 63,554 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 63,270 miles

1 front brake pads geting low. 2 rear tyres have damage to side wall not to cords.

Fail 5 Jan 2011 63,270 miles

1 front brake pads geting low. 2 rear tyres have damage to side wall not to cords.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Jan 2010 62,792 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s headlamp cracked but image ok/n/s side repeater cracked colour ok

n/s rear tyre cut to sidewall not exposing cords/o/s rear tyre scuffing to sidewall

Pass 6 Jan 2010 62,792 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s headlamp cracked but image ok/n/s side repeater cracked colour ok

n/s rear tyre cut to sidewall not exposing cords/o/s rear tyre scuffing to sidewall

Pass 5 Jan 2009 61,774 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s headlight cracked image ok

n/s side repeater lense cracked not afecting colour

rear tyres cracking to sidewalls not exposing ply cords.

Fail 2 Jan 2009 61,773 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front tyre cuts to sidewalls o/s front tyre cracking to sidewalls & tread area all not exposing cords

n/s headlight cracked image ok

n/s side repeater lense cracked not afecting colour

Pass 4 Jan 2008 60,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/S headlamp cracked

O/S/F & both rear tyres cracking to tread and sidewall areas not exposing cords. 185 55 15v

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2007 59,315 miles

both rear tyres cracking to sidewalls not exposing cords

n/s headlight cracked not affecting image

n/s side repeater cracked not showing white light

Pass 6 Jan 2006 57,878 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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S785 MBL is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 S785 MBL, 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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S785 MBL is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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