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S836 MLX

1998 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,605 mi
Last recorded105,605 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS836 MLX
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 105,605 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 99,528 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear top side light is not working (1 of 3)

rear wiper split

Fail 1 Feb 2013 99,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear top side light is not working (1 of 3)

rear wiper split

Pass 26 Jan 2012 97,780 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 94,667 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 94,667 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 91,328 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 87,816 miles

1 of 3 nearside rear side light bulbs is not working

both rear brake flexi-hoses are cracked deeply

nearside front screen washer is poor

nearside stop light is dim

offside rear brake flexi-hose is twisted

Fail 12 Feb 2009 87,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1 of 3 nearside rear side light bulbs is not working

both rear brake flexi-hoses are cracked deeply

nearside front screen washer is poor

nearside stop light is dim

offside rear brake flexi-hose is twisted

Pass 9 Feb 2008 86,190 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 86,190 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroding

handbrake travel getting excessive

Pass 10 Feb 2007 82,764 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 76,731 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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S836 MLX is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 S836 MLX, 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 S836 MLX registered?

S836 MLX is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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