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S939 CFB

1998 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

84,832 mi
Last recorded84,832 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS939 CFB
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2013 84,832 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

catalyctic converter joint has a slight exhaust blow

fuel injector warning light on dash

lambda readings very erratic during emission test

nearside front windscreen washer has a poor spray

offside rear outer sill panel is corroding

Fail 24 Sep 2013 84,827 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear hub not tested for roughness due to brake binding

offside rear tyre tread is low (2.4mm approx)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 83,862 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 83,860 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 77,942 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear wiper incomplete

slightly long travel on handbrake

Pass 16 Aug 2011 77,942 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear wiper incomplete

slightly long travel on handbrake

Pass 18 Aug 2010 74,760 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 71,148 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 71,148 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 67,998 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 67,998 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 64,564 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 64,564 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 60,422 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 60,422 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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S939 CFB is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 S939 CFB, 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 S939 CFB registered?

S939 CFB is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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