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S681 AOU

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

855,563 mi
Last recorded855,563 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS681 AOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 855,563 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 85,555 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 80,419 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 80,405 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 75,892 miles

Nearside rear brake binding sightley

Nreaside front wheel outer beed mig damaged.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 71,090 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 71,090 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 66,880 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 66,880 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2009 63,390 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear outer crossmember radios arm bearings starting to wear

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 63,390 miles

both rear outer crossmember radios arm bearings starting to wear

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 59,378 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 55,420 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 55,420 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 47,264 miles

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

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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S681 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S681 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.

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S681 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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