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S875 DGJ

1998 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,058 mi
Last recorded77,058 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS875 DGJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 77,058 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 77,058 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 72,160 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 72,160 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2009 66,032 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 66,032 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 64,931 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

unable to fully check N/S/R and rear centre seatbelt due to the fitment of a childseat.

unable to fully inspect boot as it is full of equipment

Pass 10 Aug 2007 62,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front inner cv boot has grease deposits.

REar seat belts entwined.

Fail 8 Aug 2007 61,991 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

CO level at fast idle fluctuating quite heavily.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Heavy deposits of grease around offside front inner cv boot area.

Play in nearside inner track arm joint.

Rear centre & nearside seat belts entwined; securing babyseat.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2006 59,635 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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S875 DGJ is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S875 DGJ, 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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S875 DGJ is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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