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S475 THB

1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

Purple Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,374 mi
Last recorded65,374 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX79,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS475 THB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2007 65,374 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 65,374 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front tyres unevenly worn [recommend alingment check]

nearside door mirror insecure

offside gaiter coated in oil at rack end

Pass 9 Oct 2006 56,987 miles

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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S475 THB is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in Purple with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S475 THB, 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 S475 THB registered?

S475 THB is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S475 THB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S475 THB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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