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S827 BHW

1998 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,772 mi
Last recorded112,772 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS827 BHW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2010 112,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 107,274 miles

Corrosion to front to rear and N/S/F metal brake pipes.

Exhaust blow from front to centre section joint.

Exhaust centre section hanger missing.

N/S/R wheel trim missing.

O/S and N/S rear suspension bump stops incomplete.

Oil leaks.

Fail 23 Nov 2009 107,274 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Corrosion to front to rear and N/S/F metal brake pipes.

Exhaust blow from front to centre section joint.

Exhaust centre section hanger missing.

N/S/R wheel trim missing.

O/S and N/S rear suspension bump stops incomplete.

Oil leaks.

Pass 24 Nov 2008 98,245 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 98,245 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure.

Corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipe.

Corrosion to n/s/f metal brake pipe.

Corrosion to rear road spring top mounting platforms.

Exhaust system rubbing on n/s/r road spring.

N/s handbrake cable insecure.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Wiper blades in poor condition.

Pass 10 Oct 2007 89,984 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 85,365 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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S827 BHW is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S827 BHW, 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 S827 BHW registered?

S827 BHW is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 19 November 1998.

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