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S825 BJK

1998 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

55,970 mi
Last recorded55,970 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS825 BJK
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2012 55,970 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

emissiond passed on second test

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 May 2012 55,889 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2012 55,846 miles

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

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

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

both front lower arm bushes started to split

slight play coming from o/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 16 Sep 2011 55,311 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

both front wiper blades split

Fail 16 Sep 2011 55,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

both front wiper blades split

Pass 2 Oct 2010 50,939 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

damage to nearside rear outer sill - nearside door mirror cracked - rear wiper & washer inop - power steering rack damp

Fail 3 Oct 2009 44,179 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

nearside door mirror cracked

park brake lever security

slight damage to offside front chassis member - power steering rack damp

Pass 3 Oct 2009 44,179 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

nearside door mirror cracked

park brake lever security

slight damage to offside front chassis member - power steering rack damp

Pass 10 Oct 2008 38,309 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 38,295 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Advise,n\s\f mirror cracked,n\s\f gearbox seal leaking.damage n\s\f wheel rim.rear coil springs corroded.nail o\s\r tyre.

Fail 3 Oct 2007 33,202 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 33,202 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 27,051 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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S825 BJK is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 S825 BJK, 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 S825 BJK registered?

S825 BJK is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 22 August 1998.

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