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S708 KJH

1998 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,538 mi
Last recorded103,538 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS708 KJH
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2010 103,538 miles

Advise front number plate deteriorated

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 103,538 miles

Advise front number plate deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 86,764 miles

advise o/s & n/s ball joint gaitors split

advise o/s front exhaust rubber missing & n/s front rubber perrished but exhaust still supported at time of test replace as soon as possible

advise rear silencer poor condition

strong advise a lot of movement in o/s & n/s front wish bone bushes on extream locks but appears to be design of bush rather than wear consult dealer

Fail 13 Dec 2008 86,654 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

advise o/s & n/s ball joint gaitors split

advise o/s front exhaust rubber missing & n/s front rubber perrished but exhaust still supported at time of test replace as soon as possible

advise rear silencer poor condition

strong advise a lot of movement in o/s & n/s front wish bone bushes on extream locks but appears to be design of bush rather than wear consult dealer

Pass 13 Dec 2007 71,735 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

both rear tyres getting low

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Fail 13 Dec 2007 71,731 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

both rear tyres getting low

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 20 Dec 2006 66,418 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2005 61,360 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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S708 KJH is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S708 KJH, 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 S708 KJH registered?

S708 KJH is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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