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S498 LSR

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,922 mi
Last recorded79,922 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS498 LSR
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2008 79,922 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 79,922 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 75,462 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 69,155 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 61,311 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2005 61,261 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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S498 LSR is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S498 LSR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S498 LSR?

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What year was S498 LSR registered?

S498 LSR is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S498 LSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S498 LSR shows 6 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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