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S165 CTE

1998 Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,690 mi
Last recorded94,690 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt81,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS165 CTE
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 2.0 Hgt
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 94,690 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 94,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

advised-n/s and o/s front shock-absorber dust covers deteriorated.

advised-n/s inner c.v gaiter deteriorating.

Pass 27 Sep 2007 81,796 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 81,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 75,049 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s handbrake lazy

Pass 28 Sep 2005 69,498 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 69,498 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt?

Based on 624 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

60.3%
Pass Rate
6,624
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 91
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 68
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
brake disc excessively pitted 51
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 50
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S165 CTE is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 81,309 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 2.0 Hgt fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S165 CTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S165 CTE is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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