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S438 AUJ

1999 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

65,668 mi
Last recorded65,668 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx75,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS438 AUJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.8 Hlx
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2008 65,668 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 65,668 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 60,474 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 60,474 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

damage on front bonnet

offside front and offside rear shock absorber seeping oil

offside front fog lamp not working

oil level low

parking brake lever high

Fail 12 Feb 2007 60,460 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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S438 AUJ is a 1999 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 75,404 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 S438 AUJ, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S438 AUJ registered?

S438 AUJ is a 1999 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx, first registered on 17 February 1999.

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