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S98 MLY

1998 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,867 mi
Last recorded87,867 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 MLY
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 87,867 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

CUT IN N/S/F OUTER TYRE WALL

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2008 78,160 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE POOR

Fail 4 Feb 2008 78,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

FRONT NUMBER PLATE POOR

Pass 31 Jan 2007 69,334 miles

offside rear tyre near limit

offside rear wheel slightly buckled

Pass 31 Jan 2006 62,416 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 62,416 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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S98 MLY is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S98 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 S98 MLY registered?

S98 MLY is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S98 MLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S98 MLY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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