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S71 GAE

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,065 mi
Last recorded107,065 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS71 GAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2011 107,065 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 99,380 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 99,373 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 97,131 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 93,046 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 85,812 miles

both front cv gaitors deteriorating

both rear brakes squeeking

build up corrosion to outer edges on inner faces of front brake discs

bungee cord on rear silencer as well as rubber mounts

front brake discs wearing thin

no high beam tell tail light

slight inner rim damage to o/s/f wheel

two sections of high level brake light working

Fail 6 Nov 2007 85,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front cv gaitors deteriorating

both rear brakes squeeking

build up corrosion to outer edges on inner faces of front brake discs

bungee cord on rear silencer as well as rubber mounts

front brake discs wearing thin

no high beam tell tail light

slight inner rim damage to o/s/f wheel

two sections of high level brake light working

Pass 10 Nov 2006 80,186 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 77,454 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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S71 GAE is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S71 GAE, 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 S71 GAE registered?

S71 GAE is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 22 December 1998.

Is S71 GAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S71 GAE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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