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S858 CYG

1998 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

73,879 mi
Last recorded73,879 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS858 CYG
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 73,879 miles

some corrosion to steel brake pipes

Fail 6 Dec 2012 73,879 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

some corrosion to steel brake pipes

Pass 23 Aug 2011 67,533 miles

all brake pipes heavily covered in grease

all rear suspension parts heavily corroded

front brake disc very heavily corroded

offside and nearside front brake flexi ferrulls very heavily corroded

outer sills very heavily corroded

unable to fully check welding repairs due to covered in underseal and seam seal

Fail 19 Aug 2011 67,533 miles

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

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

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

all brake pipes heavily covered in grease

all rear suspension parts heavily corroded

front brake disc very heavily corroded

offside and nearside front brake flexi ferrulls very heavily corroded

outer sills very heavily corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2010 65,037 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 63,877 miles

offside and nearside front brake disc very heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear coil springs very heavily corroded

offside rear brake pipe heavily corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2009 63,877 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

offside and nearside front brake disc very heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear coil springs very heavily corroded

offside rear brake pipe heavily corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2008 62,455 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2008 62,455 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2007 60,225 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 60,225 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 20 Jul 2006 57,603 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 57,603 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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S858 CYG is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S858 CYG, 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 S858 CYG registered?

S858 CYG is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S858 CYG safe to buy?

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