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S886 BHW

1998 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2010
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,356 mi
Last recorded56,356 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS886 BHW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2009 56,356 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhust fouling spring

Fail 14 Oct 2009 56,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhust fouling spring

Pass 9 Oct 2009 49,999 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 42,469 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 49,954 miles

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Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 49,756 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 45,365 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 42,979 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 39,465 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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S886 BHW is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S886 BHW, 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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S886 BHW is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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