MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,606 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt?
Based on 624 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S96 VBU is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 81,309 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 2.0 Hgt fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S96 VBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S96 VBU registered?
S96 VBU is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S96 VBU safe to buy?
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