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S723 AOU

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,302 mi
Last recorded78,302 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS723 AOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 78,302 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 78,300 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 70,040 miles

both rear flexi hoses poor condition

drivers wing mirror poor condition

middle section to front pipe slight blowing on join

Pass 20 Apr 2007 60,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 98,205 miles

Bonnet second safety catch not working

Both rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish

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

Nearside front headlamp glass cracked

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2005 76,136 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 76,136 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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S723 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S723 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 S723 AOU registered?

S723 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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