MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,755 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
drivers door mirror slightly damaged
some test items hidden
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
drivers door mirror slightly damaged
some test items hidden
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
noise eminating from gearbox (clutch) area.
radiator weeping from lower corner.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
noise eminating from gearbox (clutch) area.
radiator weeping from lower corner.
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 S?
Based on 6,510 MOT tests across 1,424 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S531 BOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 71,856 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 1.4 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S531 BOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat Brava 1.4 S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S531 BOU registered?
S531 BOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 29 September 1998.
Is S531 BOU safe to buy?
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