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S890 BHW

1998 Fiat Bravo

Purple Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,910 mi
Last recorded68,910 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS890 BHW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2009 68,910 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 62,633 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 57,180 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 57,104 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 51,813 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

air bag warning lamp staying on

oil leak from gearbox

one LED light on high level brake light inoperative

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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S890 BHW is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Purple with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S890 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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What year was S890 BHW registered?

S890 BHW is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S890 BHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S890 BHW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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