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S983 MLY

1998 Fiat Bravo

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,451 mi
Last recorded73,451 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS983 MLY
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 73,451 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear right brake slight binding

Pass 6 Oct 2010 67,787 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 65,789 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 65,789 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 64,615 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 62,056 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 62,056 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 58,061 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 54,547 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 54,547 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S983 MLY is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S983 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S983 MLY registered?

S983 MLY is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S983 MLY safe to buy?

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