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S452 HCG

1998 Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,647 mi
Last recorded97,647 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt81,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS452 HCG
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 2.0 Hgt
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 97,647 miles

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

covers over outer sills

front disc,s inner faces corroded

rear disc,s corroding

severe oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2008 91,939 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 91,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front nearside tyre wearing on outer edge but still legal at time of test

Pass 27 Mar 2007 78,829 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 78,824 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 72,417 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 72,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S452 HCG is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt in Blue 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 S452 HCG, 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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What year was S452 HCG registered?

S452 HCG is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S452 HCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S452 HCG 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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