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S290 LHY

1998 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,727 mi
Last recorded80,727 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx85,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS290 LHY
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.8 Hlx
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2008 80,727 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 80,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 80,470 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 May 2007 64,700 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 56,564 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 56,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Jun 2005 44,558 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx?

Based on 2,037 MOT tests across 434 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,861
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 300
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 199
Registration plate lamp not working 152
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 143
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 117
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S290 LHY is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 85,320 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 1.8 Hlx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 300 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S290 LHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S290 LHY registered?

S290 LHY is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S290 LHY 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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