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S797 RBL

1998 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,493 mi
Last recorded71,493 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS797 RBL
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 71,493 miles

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f brke hose perished

rear brake hoses perished

Fail 27 Jan 2014 72,492 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f brke hose perished

rear brake hoses perished

Pass 22 Feb 2013 70,225 miles

front brake discs scored

n/s/f brake hose perishfd

rear brake hoses perished

Pass 22 Feb 2012 67,188 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r brake hoses perished

Fail 22 Feb 2012 67,184 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/f screen wash inop

o/s/r & n/s/r brake hoses perished

Pass 29 Jan 2011 64,162 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear brake hosess perished

child seat fitted near side rear seat

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

near side screen wash poor

rear exhaust hanger split

Pass 22 Feb 2010 61,626 miles

o/s/r brake hose perished

windscreen chipped

Fail 22 Feb 2010 61,626 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r brake hose perished

windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Feb 2009 58,827 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 55,433 miles

front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

Pass 24 Feb 2007 51,872 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 51,872 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 46,770 miles

offside rear brake hose starting to perish

Fail 15 Feb 2006 46,770 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

offside rear brake hose starting to perish

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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S797 RBL is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S797 RBL, 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 S797 RBL registered?

S797 RBL is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 28 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S797 RBL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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