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S887 CFB

1998 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,327 mi
Last recorded86,327 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS887 CFB
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2011 86,327 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag light on .this will fail next year

engine noisey

slight binding nearside rear wheel

Pass 14 Sep 2011 86,327 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag light on .this will fail next year

engine noisey

slight binding nearside rear wheel

Pass 29 Sep 2010 84,495 miles

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

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

engine noisey

Fail 28 Sep 2010 84,477 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SRS WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

EXCESSIVE NOISE FROM ENGINE (POSSIBLE TIMING BELT AREA)

UNABLE TO TEST REAR SEAT BELTS AS OBSTRUCTED BY WOOD/BLACK BAGS

Pass 28 Sep 2009 83,448 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 83,448 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear tyre shows signs of being run flat

Noise from timing belt cover (possible loose timing belt)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 81,764 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 78,425 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 75,420 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 75,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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S887 CFB is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S887 CFB, 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 S887 CFB registered?

S887 CFB is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 24 November 1998.

Is S887 CFB safe to buy?

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