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S953 MEP

1998 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,673 mi
Last recorded101,673 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS953 MEP
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 101,673 miles

O/S & N/S/R Discs - Corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2009 98,772 miles

front pads low

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

park brake travel high

Pass 5 Jan 2009 92,125 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces reducing braking area though not effecting efficiencey at time of test

offside front tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 5 Jan 2008 87,409 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall but not exposing cords

Fail 5 Jan 2008 87,409 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall but not exposing cords

Pass 2 Jan 2007 82,843 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 82,841 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 76,462 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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S953 MEP is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S953 MEP, 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 S953 MEP registered?

S953 MEP is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S953 MEP safe to buy?

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