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S981 AWS

1998 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,006 mi
Last recorded104,006 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS981 AWS
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2009 104,006 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 95,292 miles

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

Oil leak

f/n/s cvj gator perished

f/n/s tyre worn on inner edge, damaged and wearing low 3mm

f/o/s wheel rim damaged(inside)

front brake discs corroded

handbrake lever close to excess travel

n/s lower joint dust cover split

r/n/s rear axle mounting bush worn

Fail 26 Feb 2008 95,292 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs corroded

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

Oil leak

f/n/s cvj gator perished

f/n/s tyre worn on inner edge, damaged and wearing low 3mm

f/o/s wheel rim damaged(inside)

handbrake lever close to excess travel

n/s lower joint dust cover split

r/n/s rear axle mounting bush worn

Pass 11 Aug 2007 92,838 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 81,526 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 81,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S981 AWS is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S981 AWS, 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 S981 AWS registered?

S981 AWS is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is S981 AWS safe to buy?

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