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S604 BOU

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,183 mi
Last recorded76,183 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS604 BOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 76,183 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 74,166 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 74,166 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 72,333 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 70,464 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 70,464 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 67,925 miles

slight weep from steering rack.

Pass 26 Nov 2007 65,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

steering rack has slight leak.

Fail 8 Nov 2006 61,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 61,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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S604 BOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S604 BOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S604 BOU registered?

S604 BOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S604 BOU safe to buy?

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