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S605 AOU

1998 Fiat Brava

Cream Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,718 mi
Last recorded69,718 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS605 AOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 69,718 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 65,807 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on the both sills and jacking point

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

surface corrosion all over the car

Fail 26 Oct 2015 65,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bush perish (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

surface corrosion all over the car

Pass 23 Oct 2014 62,451 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 57,044 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 57,044 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 51,835 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 50,816 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 50,376 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 49,874 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 49,283 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 49,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 48,359 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 45,873 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 42,562 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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S605 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Cream with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S605 AOU, 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 S605 AOU registered?

S605 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S605 AOU safe to buy?

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