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S788 BHW

1998 Fiat Bravo

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,923 mi
Last recorded102,923 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS788 BHW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 102,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2011 102,923 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Front discs worn.

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2010 96,575 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

passenger seat doesnt lock in place fully on slide rails

Pass 7 Dec 2009 89,605 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 83,632 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 83,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 78,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 70,815 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 62,698 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 62,698 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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S788 BHW is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S788 BHW, 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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S788 BHW is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 28 December 1998.

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