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S833 AYG

1998 Fiat Bravo

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,125 mi
Last recorded133,125 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS833 AYG
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 133,125 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 133,074 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 128,185 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 128,178 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2009 123,242 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

front number plate fading with age

Fail 6 Oct 2009 123,237 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Battery insecure

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

front number plate fading with age

Pass 8 Oct 2008 117,966 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 117,960 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 112,680 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 112,674 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 106,649 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Sep 2006 106,513 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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S833 AYG is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S833 AYG, 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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S833 AYG is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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