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S78 GWL

1998 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS78 GWL
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2011
Pass 13 May 2010 157,692 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 153,359 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 152,875 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Air filter system modified & insicure & pipe tapped.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front number plate cracked.

N/S/F door & wing damaged.

N/S/F wheel very close to wheel arch on lock.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S outer door handle worn.

O/S/F floor damaged.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leaks from engine.

Power steering pump very noisy but just O.K. for M.O.T

Power steering resevoir very low (no obvious signs of leaks).

Radiator cores badly worn.

Slight play in both front top suspension mountings.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 141,811 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body damage n/s front wing n/s door

Fail 25 Apr 2008 141,800 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/f door & wing damaged

play in o/s steering rack

Pass 2 Oct 2006 129,741 miles

non standaerd suspension fitted.

Fail 2 Oct 2006 129,741 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

non standaerd suspension fitted.

Pass 30 Sep 2005 115,695 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S78 GWL is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S78 GWL, 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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S78 GWL is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 2 October 1998.

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