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S570 BOU

1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

94,418 mi
Last recorded94,418 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX79,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS570 BOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2009 94,418 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 94,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 89,447 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 89,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 29 Mar 2008 89,446 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 86,687 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 86,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 77,779 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)

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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S570 BOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 549 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S570 BOU, 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 S570 BOU registered?

S570 BOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 16 September 1998.

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