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S122 BHW

1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,127 mi
Last recorded69,127 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto64,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS122 BHW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX Auto
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2008 69,127 miles

bonnet cable handle broken but bonnet opens and shuts.

Fail 8 Aug 2008 69,127 miles

Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

bonnet cable handle broken but bonnet opens and shuts.

Pass 9 Jul 2007 61,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 54,559 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 54,552 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Centre brake light not working

air bag warning lamp staying on

oil leak

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto?

Based on 941 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,005
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 84
Brake pipe excessively corroded 83
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 63
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
Direction indicator incorrect colour 37
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S122 BHW is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto in Red 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 Brava 1.6 SX Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 64,921 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 Brava 1.6 SX Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S122 BHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S122 BHW registered?

S122 BHW is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto, first registered on 24 November 1998.

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