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S852 MLY

1998 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,796 mi
Last recorded168,796 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS852 MLY
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 168,796 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 158,442 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 145,973 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 133,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 120,885 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2011 120,575 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2010 106,955 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 106,950 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 92,309 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 92,309 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 90,477 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 90,477 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 88,615 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 86,339 miles

Both front tyres are wearing unevenly on inside edges.

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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S852 MLY is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S852 MLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S852 MLY registered?

S852 MLY is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S852 MLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S852 MLY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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