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S869 BHT

1998 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,652 mi
Last recorded59,652 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS869 BHT
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2014 59,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 59,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 51,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear light cluster has condensation

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 25 Jan 2013 51,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear light cluster has condensation

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 20 Jan 2012 44,928 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 38,211 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 35,576 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 34,635 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 34,635 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

floorpan area has very light corrosion

rear springs and radius arms rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2008 33,337 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 33,337 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 32,449 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 32,449 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 31,246 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 31,246 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S869 BHT is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S869 BHT, 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 S869 BHT registered?

S869 BHT is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 28 December 1998.

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