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S69 BHT

1998 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,033 mi
Last recorded60,033 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS69 BHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2008 60,033 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 60,033 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 48,039 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2007 48,036 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 39,650 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 39,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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Pass 5 Aug 2005 35,051 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 35,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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S69 BHT is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S69 BHT, 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 S69 BHT registered?

S69 BHT is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S69 BHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S69 BHT shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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