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S879 MLY

1998 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

134,324 mi
Last recorded134,324 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS879 MLY
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 134,324 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 129,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 May 2012 124,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

chip inn windscreen outside zone A and B

front discs slightly corroded

Fail 22 May 2012 124,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

chip inn windscreen outside zone A and B

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 119,343 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 112,676 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 108,223 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 99,506 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 89,767 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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S879 MLY is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S879 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.

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What year was S879 MLY registered?

S879 MLY is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S879 MLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S879 MLY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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