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S686 CMV

1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,191 mi
Last recorded69,191 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX81,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS686 CMV
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.6 SX
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2008 69,191 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 39,185 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear no plate deteriorating

Fail 6 Nov 2006 39,152 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Nov 2005 35,639 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2005 35,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

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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S686 CMV is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S686 CMV, 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 S686 CMV registered?

S686 CMV is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S686 CMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S686 CMV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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