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S8 SPE

1998 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,682 mi
Last recorded94,682 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 SPE
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 94,682 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 91,417 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 91,417 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 88,171 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 88,171 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 84,773 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 81,178 miles

rear pads low

Pass 13 Sep 2006 77,875 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 74,298 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 74,295 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S8 SPE is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S8 SPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S8 SPE?

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What year was S8 SPE registered?

S8 SPE is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 3 September 1998.

Is S8 SPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 SPE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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