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S837 MLY

1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,652 mi
Last recorded113,652 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX76,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS837 MLY
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 SX
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 113,652 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sump rusty

Fail 4 Jun 2009 113,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r side lamp 1/3 not working

sump rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2008 102,829 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front end damage

Fail 4 Jun 2008 102,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front end damage

Pass 4 Jun 2007 78,480 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007 78,480 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 67,586 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 67,586 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

1 nearside washer jet inoprative

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX?

Based on 4,212 MOT tests across 927 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
927
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 605
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 365
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 278
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 246
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 215
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S837 MLY is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 76,959 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 1.4 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 605 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S837 MLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S837 MLY is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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