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S881 DGJ

1998 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx

Yellow Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

81,921 mi
Last recorded81,921 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx85,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS881 DGJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.8 Hlx
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2007 81,921 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 81,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 76,849 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Apr 2006 76,847 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 13 Mar 2006 76,679 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx?

Based on 2,037 MOT tests across 434 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,861
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 300
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 199
Registration plate lamp not working 152
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 143
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 117
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S881 DGJ is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx in Yellow with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 85,320 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 1.8 Hlx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 300 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S881 DGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S881 DGJ registered?

S881 DGJ is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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