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S152 VPW

1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,120 mi
Last recorded116,120 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx86,661 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS152 VPW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.8 Elx
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 116,120 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 116,120 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Remaining brake pipes rusty.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 101,296 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 101,296 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2006 90,418 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 74,473 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx?

Based on 930 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.

61.2%
Pass Rate
7,534
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 113
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 73
Registration plate lamp not working 58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57
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S152 VPW is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 86,661 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S152 VPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S152 VPW registered?

S152 VPW is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx, first registered on 28 October 1998.

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