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S693 CJO

1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,513 mi
Last recorded117,513 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX79,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS693 CJO
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2009 117,513 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 117,513 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 109,522 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 109,522 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 98,039 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 89,598 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 89,598 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 SX?

Based on 3,699 MOT tests across 835 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
6,508
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
835
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 549
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 373
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 209
Registration plate lamp not working 209
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 205
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S693 CJO is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 79,768 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 1.6 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 549 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S693 CJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.6 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S693 CJO registered?

S693 CJO is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is S693 CJO safe to buy?

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