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S880 MLY

1998 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,233 mi
Last recorded120,233 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS880 MLY
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 120,233 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 120,232 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 109,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 99,374 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 88,730 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 88,730 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 73,122 miles

Airbag warning lamp is on.

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 61,611 miles

Airbag warning lamp is on.

Nearside and Offside wipers are split.

Nearside front and Offside front brake discs are pitted and worn.

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 55,003 miles

Airbag warning lamp is on.

Offside rear tyre is perished and deteriorated with age and in my opinion requires replacing.

Pass 24 Jan 2006 49,263 miles

slight wear ridge on front brake discs

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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S880 MLY is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S880 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 S880 MLY registered?

S880 MLY is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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