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S702 AOU

1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,944 mi
Last recorded95,944 miles
Recorded on27 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX79,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS702 AOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2008 95,944 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 95,937 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre wearin g inner edge¬!

radiator mounting deteriorating!

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

damage to bonnet!

Pass 5 Apr 2007 85,712 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 85,712 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 75,236 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 75,236 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre side wall in poor condition

Pass 26 May 2005 59,991 miles

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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S702 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in Red 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 S702 AOU, 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 S702 AOU registered?

S702 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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