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S717 UDP

1998 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,023 mi
Last recorded77,023 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS717 UDP
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2013 77,023 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine only running on 3 cylinders

front exhaust pipe cracked and leaking around lambda sensor boss

offside rear wheel bearing noisey but no play

Pass 13 Mar 2012 75,453 miles

engine misfire

Oil leak

offside front wing and bumper damaged ..still secure

Fail 12 Mar 2012 75,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine misfire

offside front wing and bumper damaged ..still secure

Fail 14 Mar 2011 70,639 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

o/s/f wing damaged (no sharp edges)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 70,639 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f wing damaged (no sharp edges)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 67,589 miles

Gearbox mounting bolt not fully tightened

O/S/F wheel damaged on face

O/S/R tyre wearing thin

Oil leak from gearbox

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear of exhaust is corroded

Steering rack damp

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 67,589 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Car seems to be running rough at idle

Gearbox mounting bolt not fully tightened

O/S/F wheel damaged on face

O/S/R tyre wearing thin

Oil leak from gearbox

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear of exhaust is corroded

Steering rack damp

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 62,527 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 60,140 miles

Centre brake light inop

Clutch worn to excess

O/s door handle slight damage

Rear wiper deterated

Fail 11 Mar 2008 60,140 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre brake light inop

Clutch worn to excess

O/s door handle slight damage

Rear wiper deterated

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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S717 UDP is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S717 UDP, 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 S717 UDP registered?

S717 UDP is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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