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S78 MLY

1998 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

112,784 mi
Last recorded112,784 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS78 MLY
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 112,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 112,579 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 112,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 111,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 111,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 111,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre damaged on tread

Fail 12 Feb 2019 111,348 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre damaged on tread

Pass 20 Feb 2018 109,026 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 109,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 107,162 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 104,287 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 104,287 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 101,947 miles

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

hand brake has a lot of travel but is holding

Pass 27 Feb 2014 98,389 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 94,137 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 90,530 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 87,194 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 83,542 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 80,620 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 80,620 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 77,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 69,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 MLY is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MLY, 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 S78 MLY registered?

S78 MLY is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S78 MLY safe to buy?

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