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S716 CJO

1998 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,814 mi
Last recorded172,814 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS716 CJO
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 172,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 162,891 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 150,351 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 150,351 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 135,450 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 135,400 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2007 117,856 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both exhaust hangers near cat missing but exhaust secure at this time

corrosion started on front subframe

distortion in o/s/f brake disc causing slight pedal judder

drivers seat backrest secure but suspect inner frame fractured

front brakes on imbalance limit

n/s ,front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear silencer corroded

slight suspension rattle on n/s/f but no fault found at this time

Pass 2 Aug 2007 117,856 miles

both exhaust hangers near cat missing but exhaust secure at this time

corrosion started on front subframe

distortion in o/s/f brake disc causing slight pedal judder

drivers seat backrest secure but suspect inner frame fractured

front brakes on imbalance limit

n/s ,front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear silencer corroded

slight suspension rattle on n/s/f but no fault found at this time

Pass 1 Aug 2006 96,552 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 96,552 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

centre cat exhaust mounts missing but exhaust secure

corrosion started on all other brake pipes

high level brake lamp , various bulbs inoperative

o/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s/f tyre tread on legal limit

o/s/r tyre tread dead on legal limit , border line to fail

rear indicator bulbs fading to clear

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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S716 CJO is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S716 CJO, 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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S716 CJO is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 25 November 1998.

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