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S897 BHW

1998 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,120 mi
Last recorded119,120 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS897 BHW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 119,120 miles

rear bump stops in secure due to corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2015 119,120 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

rear bump stops in secure due to corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2014 113,901 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 108,493 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear wheel arches corroding

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear bumpstop broken

Fail 31 Oct 2013 108,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear wheel arches corroding

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear bumpstop broken

Pass 16 Nov 2012 104,359 miles

rear suspention rusty

Fail 16 Nov 2012 104,359 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

rear suspention rusty

Fail 7 Nov 2011 101,036 miles

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

O/S Steering Rack has Slight Play

Rear Springs Rusty

Pass 7 Nov 2011 101,036 miles

O/S Steering Rack has Slight Play

Rear Springs Rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2010 97,079 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 91,989 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 84,857 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 77,154 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 67,874 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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S897 BHW is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S897 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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S897 BHW is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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