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S588 BOU

1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,950 mi
Last recorded62,950 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S83,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS588 BOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 S
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2008 62,950 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2008 62,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 46,966 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 40,861 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 S?

Based on 581 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
6,287
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 84
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
Direction indicator incorrect colour 35
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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S588 BOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 83,961 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.6 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S588 BOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.6 S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S588 BOU registered?

S588 BOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S588 BOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S588 BOU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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