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S87 VCF

1998 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,640 mi
Last recorded126,640 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS87 VCF
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 126,640 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 126,353 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre exhaust mountings appear to be missing

Pass 15 Dec 2011 12,850 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to o/s inner sill/floor

n/s front tyre wearing on edge's - close to limit

n/s rear tyre close to legal limit

o/s front tyre on legal limit on inner edge

rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2011 12,850 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to o/s inner sill/floor

n/s front tyre wearing on edge's - close to limit

n/s rear tyre close to legal limit

o/s front tyre on legal limit on inner edge

rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2011 101,090 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 100,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 89,398 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall in poor condition

Offside steering rack boot damp

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 78,614 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 78,614 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 66,497 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 29 Jan 2007 54,441 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 54,441 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 50,069 miles

difficulty in maintaining fast idle & requires attension

rear silencer in poor condition

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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S87 VCF is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S87 VCF, 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 S87 VCF registered?

S87 VCF is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 28 December 1998.

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