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S965 MLY

1998 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,382 mi
Last recorded53,382 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS965 MLY
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 53,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 53,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 47,846 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 43,093 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2006 43,093 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S965 MLY is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S965 MLY, 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 S965 MLY registered?

S965 MLY is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S965 MLY safe to buy?

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