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S851 ANS

1998 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

55,999 mi
Last recorded55,999 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS851 ANS
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 55,999 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Spare tyre defective

rear view wiper rubber splitted

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2009 55,999 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Spare tyre defective

rear view wiper rubber splitted

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2008 49,778 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 49,746 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 44,315 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 44,315 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rocker cover gasket leaking

Sump corroded and leaking

Sump gasket leaking

Pass 1 Feb 2006 39,780 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 39,766 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S851 ANS is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Grey 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 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 S851 ANS, 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 S851 ANS registered?

S851 ANS is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S851 ANS safe to buy?

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