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S986 MLX

1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,185 mi
Last recorded91,185 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX76,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS986 MLX
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 SX
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 91,185 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 91,093 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 85,116 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 79,630 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 79,537 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 75,359 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 75,359 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX?

Based on 4,212 MOT tests across 927 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
927
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 605
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 365
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 278
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 246
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 215
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S986 MLX is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 76,959 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 1.4 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 605 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S986 MLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S986 MLX registered?

S986 MLX is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S986 MLX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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