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S883 RBL

1998 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,094 mi
Last recorded120,094 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS883 RBL
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2011 120,094 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 105,108 miles

1.n/s front tyre worn low on tread 2.both front tyres scuffed on edges 3.front brake discs poor and corroded on edges 4.surface corrosion of front subframe

Pass 3 Dec 2008 96,754 miles

1.slight blow on front exhaust 2.rear exhaust corroded and poor 3.front brake pads worn low 4.surface corrosion of front section front to rear brake pipe

Pass 14 Dec 2007 88,028 miles

1. surface corrosion of all rear brake pipes, 2. back box very poor and outer skin peeling off, 3 front tyres scuffed on inner edge, just on limit,4. front radiator mount corroded and poor.

Fail 7 Dec 2007 87,888 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

1. surface corrosion of all rear brake pipes, 2. back box very poor and outer skin peeling off, 3 front tyres scuffed on inner edge, just on limit,4. front radiator mount corroded and poor.

Pass 14 Dec 2006 78,692 miles

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

front subframe corroding

Fail 8 Dec 2006 78,561 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front subframe corroding

Pass 14 Dec 2005 68,586 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 68,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm in place Boarder line pass

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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S883 RBL is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S883 RBL, 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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S883 RBL is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 28 December 1998.

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