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S826 JJW

1998 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,813 mi
Last recorded119,813 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS826 JJW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2010 119,813 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 119,813 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 112,785 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 112,772 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 106,500 miles

O/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL CRACKING

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2008 106,482 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL CRACKING

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2007 101,525 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 101,525 miles

Offside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

offside and nearside front tyres worn low

offside and nearside front tyres worn out on edges

Pass 27 Jan 2006 94,214 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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S826 JJW is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S826 JJW, 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 S826 JJW registered?

S826 JJW is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is S826 JJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S826 JJW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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