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S590 MLR

1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,418 mi
Last recorded65,418 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX79,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS590 MLR
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 65,418 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 59,396 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 May 2008 59,327 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2007 54,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 May 2007 54,843 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 May 2006 50,543 miles

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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S590 MLR is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S590 MLR, 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 S590 MLR registered?

S590 MLR is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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