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S404 AWS

1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,005 mi
Last recorded138,005 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX81,084 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS404 AWS
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.6 SX
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2008 138,005 miles

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Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES ON LOCK OUT

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

engine poor running at idle

note ; dents nearside front ,door & rear

note; paint damage offside front & rear

oil from engine , sump area

oil leak from gearbox , suspect nearside driveshaft inner gaiter , recommend attention a.s.a.p. hazard to other road users e.g. motorcyclists

slight imbalance on rear brakes & handbrake

wheel trims fitted , o/s/f missing

wipers splitting , recommend replace to avoid screen damage

Fail 18 Jun 2008 137,880 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES ON LOCK OUT

BONNET SAFETY CATCH SIEZED , RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

engine poor running at idle

note ; dents nearside front ,door & rear

note; paint damage offside front & rear

oil from engine , sump area

oil leak from gearbox , suspect nearside driveshaft inner gaiter , recommend attention a.s.a.p. hazard to other road users e.g. motorcyclists

slight imbalance on rear brakes & handbrake

wheel trims fitted , o/s/f missing

wipers splitting , recommend replace to avoid screen damage

Pass 19 May 2007 127,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 19 May 2007 127,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 120,827 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 120,827 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

airbag warning light staying on

catalytic converter mounts missing

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX?

Based on 2,252 MOT tests across 490 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
6,894
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
490
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 340
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 139
Registration plate lamp not working 129
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 125
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S404 AWS is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 81,084 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 1.6 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 340 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S404 AWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S404 AWS registered?

S404 AWS is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX, first registered on 25 November 1998.

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