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S456 THB

1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto

Gold Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,646 mi
Last recorded85,646 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto64,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS456 THB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX Auto
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2009 85,646 miles

Front and rear tyres are of different sizes but have the same size on each axle.

Fail 13 May 2009 85,618 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 79,206 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight corrosion to offside front brake pipe

Pass 18 Apr 2007 75,368 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 75,368 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 68,622 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 68,622 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

offside frount cv joint abs ring tooth missing

rear exhaust poor

rear number plate marked

rear wiper blade perished

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto?

Based on 941 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,005
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 84
Brake pipe excessively corroded 83
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 63
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
Direction indicator incorrect colour 37
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S456 THB is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto in Gold with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 64,921 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 SX Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S456 THB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S456 THB registered?

S456 THB is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX Auto, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S456 THB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S456 THB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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