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S361 CHU

1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,500 mi
Last recorded90,500 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX79,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS361 CHU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2008 90,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 79,739 miles

exhaust tail section corrosion.

n/s rear and n/s front metal brake pipes showing corrosion.

rear coil springs corroded.

sump corrosion

Fail 5 Sep 2007 79,615 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

exhaust tail section corroded.

n/s/rear and n/s/front metal brake pipes showing corrosion.

rear coil springs corroded.

sump corrosion.

Pass 8 Sep 2006 69,484 miles

exhaust corrosion.

exhaust mid mount rubbers missing and hangers misaligned.

front brake disc corrosion.

heavy oil leak from oil filter.

high line brake lamp not all bulbs opperative.

n/s/rear tyre approaching limits

underbody corrosion.

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 SX?

Based on 3,699 MOT tests across 835 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
6,508
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
835
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 549
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 373
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 209
Registration plate lamp not working 209
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 205
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S361 CHU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 79,768 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.6 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 549 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S361 CHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S361 CHU registered?

S361 CHU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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