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S838 CFB

1998 Fiat Bravo

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,981 mi
Last recorded132,981 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS838 CFB
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 132,981 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 129,976 miles

Oil leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear exaust poor

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 129,961 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

rear exaust poor

Pass 5 Aug 2014 123,610 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 116,842 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 111,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 105,046 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 97,691 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 97,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 87,754 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 77,833 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 77,827 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 69,704 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 8 Aug 2006 63,528 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 58,316 miles

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

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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S838 CFB is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S838 CFB, 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 S838 CFB registered?

S838 CFB is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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