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S868 BAX

1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,138 mi
Last recorded135,138 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX76,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS868 BAX
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 SX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2009 135,138 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2009 135,138 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 133,168 miles

engine oil leak

slight embalance in rear brakes

Fail 1 Mar 2008 133,034 miles

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

engine oil leak

slight embalance in rear brakes

Pass 20 Feb 2007 124,669 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 115,923 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 113,188 miles

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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S868 BAX is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S868 BAX, 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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What year was S868 BAX registered?

S868 BAX is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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