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S979 MBY

1998 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,310 mi
Last recorded49,310 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS979 MBY
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2010 49,310 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 49,310 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

bonnet difficult to close

nearside rear number plate lamp cover missing

offside front door difficult to open from outside

segment of nearside rear taillamp not working

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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S979 MBY is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S979 MBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S979 MBY registered?

S979 MBY is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S979 MBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S979 MBY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S979 MBY have outstanding finance?

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