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S221 BHT

1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,498 mi
Last recorded49,498 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S71,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS221 BHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2008 49,498 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

stud broken on exhaust manifold

Pass 18 Oct 2007 45,183 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 44,976 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 37,687 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing inner edges

n/s inner cv boot leaking

Pass 15 Dec 2005 32,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 S?

Based on 6,510 MOT tests across 1,424 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,996
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,210
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 613
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 407
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
Registration plate lamp not working 328
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S221 BHT is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 71,856 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 1.4 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S221 BHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.4 S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S221 BHT registered?

S221 BHT is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 19 August 1998.

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