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S714 AOU

1998 Fiat Brava

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,756 mi
Last recorded116,756 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS714 AOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 116,756 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 111,817 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 111,817 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2008 103,748 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 92,329 miles

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

Oil leak

centre brake light not working

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

damage to chassis at front

front anti roll bar drop links bushes perishing

front discs slightly pitted inner edges

rear springs corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2006 81,926 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 81,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

exhaust manifold heat shield loose

Pass 17 Aug 2005 70,355 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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S714 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S714 AOU, 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 S714 AOU registered?

S714 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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