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S179 AOU

1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,777 mi
Last recorded109,777 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S83,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS179 AOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2008 109,777 miles

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

Oil leak

vehicle has signs of accident damage to front

Fail 28 Apr 2008 109,777 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

although meeting requirments offside front door handle is in need of adjustment

vehicle has signs of accident damage to front

Pass 28 Oct 2006 96,005 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 95,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 S?

Based on 581 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
6,287
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 84
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
Direction indicator incorrect colour 35
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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S179 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 83,961 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 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S179 AOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.6 S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S179 AOU registered?

S179 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S179 AOU safe to buy?

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