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S597 RBL

1998 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,423 mi
Last recorded87,423 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS597 RBL
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 87,423 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 84,548 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 84,540 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 84,234 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 82,635 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 80,124 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 76,042 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 71,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 71,437 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 67,561 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 67,557 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 64,040 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 60,359 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 60,359 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 56,288 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?

Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
58,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,026
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,561
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 22,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,482
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14,757
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S597 RBL is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 72,272 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 57,026 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S597 RBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S597 RBL registered?

S597 RBL is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 December 1998.

Is S597 RBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S597 RBL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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