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S886 MLY

1998 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,935 mi
Last recorded89,935 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS886 MLY
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2008 89,935 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON!

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2008 89,935 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

AIR BAG LIGHT ON!

BONNETT STAY MISSING

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2007 75,831 miles

Oil leak

both ball joint gaitors split but not resulting in excessive movement

offside steering rack gaitor damp/wet-possible leak/seepage

Fail 14 Feb 2007 75,831 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

both front bottom ball joint rubber gaitors split but not resulting in excessive play

offside steering rack gaitor damp/wet-possible leak/seepage

Pass 15 Feb 2006 61,761 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 61,761 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise-catalyst heatshield insecure

advise-fluid/oil around offside steering rack gaitor.poss signs of p.a.s. fluid leak from gaitor/pipe.advise further investigation

advise-nail in tread area of nearside rear tyre

advise-nearside front wheel trim missing

advise-screwnail in tread area of offside rear tyre

advise-signs of some leakage from nearside front shock absorber

advise-unable to check offside front wheel bolts due to wheel trim incorrectly fitted

oil leak

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 MLY is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S886 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 S886 MLY registered?

S886 MLY is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S886 MLY safe to buy?

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