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S313 ABA

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

91,352 mi
Last recorded91,352 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS313 ABA
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 91,352 miles

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

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

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

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

front subframe corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2011 91,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front subframe corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2010 80,256 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 80,256 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 71,495 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear brake has a slight bind

offside wing mirror has slight damage

Pass 2 Oct 2008 64,178 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 64,178 miles

Centre Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 53,100 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 53,099 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Feb 2006 41,341 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 41,341 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?

Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
58,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,026
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,561
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 22,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,482
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14,757
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S313 ABA is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 68,731 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 57,026 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S313 ABA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S313 ABA is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S313 ABA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S313 ABA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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