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S890 DOB

1998 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,795 mi
Last recorded113,795 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS890 DOB
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 113,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear 1x sidelight not working

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

Offside Rear 1x sidelight not working

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

coolant fan not working

various suspension components corroded

Fail 10 May 2016 113,795 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle over heated (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear 1x sidelight not working

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

Offside Rear 1x sidelight not working

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

coolant fan not working

various suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2015 109,144 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 105,741 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 105,741 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

oil filter corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 101,451 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 97,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 May 2011 92,309 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 92,309 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 87,576 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 87,574 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2009 81,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

emissions erratic

Pass 10 Sep 2009 81,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

emissions erratic

Pass 3 Sep 2008 75,300 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 68,412 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 68,412 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 63,513 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 63,513 miles

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

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

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 DOB is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S890 DOB, 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 DOB registered?

S890 DOB is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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