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S68 GAE

1998 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,130 mi
Last recorded62,130 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS68 GAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 62,130 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Jun 2012 62,130 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2011 57,671 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front constant velocity gaitors deteriorating

both front flexable brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both rear coil springs corroding

both wiper blades poor

centre high level stop lamp not working

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside front tyre worn heavy on edges

offside of steering rack damp

slight corrosion to rear floors and nearsiderear chassis

Pass 7 Jul 2010 52,360 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 45,842 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread/tyre structure slight ovality

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 45,842 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread/tyre structure slight ovality

Pass 14 Jul 2008 40,779 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 36,359 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 32,956 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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S68 GAE is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S68 GAE, 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 S68 GAE registered?

S68 GAE is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 22 December 1998.

Is S68 GAE safe to buy?

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