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S908 JPY

1998 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

88,428 mi
Last recorded88,428 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS908 JPY
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 88,428 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 88,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2010 85,237 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 82,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 76,789 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2009 76,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2008 71,445 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 71,445 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2007 65,473 miles

Oil leak

nearside door handle damaged but still working

nearside rear quater pannel damaged but has no sharpe edges or corrosion at time of test

Pass 12 Apr 2006 61,245 miles

Dampness found on steering rack - no leak evident

N/s/f and o/s/f brake disc's are pitted on inner edges - not yet excessive.

N/s/f and o/s/f tyres have wear on outer edges - not yet within central three quarters but very close.

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Apr 2006 61,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s and o/s front brake discs are pitted on inner edges but not exssive

n/s and o/s front tyres have wear on outer edges ,not within central three quaters

oil leak

slight dampness found on steering rack no leak evedent

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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S908 JPY is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S908 JPY, 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 S908 JPY registered?

S908 JPY is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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