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S531 BOU

1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,755 mi
Last recorded82,755 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S71,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS531 BOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2009 82,755 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 82,752 miles

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 81,108 miles

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

drivers door mirror slightly damaged

some test items hidden

Fail 28 Aug 2007 81,108 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2006 77,349 miles

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.

Pass 7 Sep 2006 77,349 miles

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.

Pass 26 Aug 2005 70,692 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 70,692 miles

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.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,996
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,210
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 613
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 407
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
Registration plate lamp not working 328
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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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S531 BOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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