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S733 VBC

1998 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

75,457 mi
Last recorded75,457 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS733 VBC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 75,457 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 75,457 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 74,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 74,546 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 74,046 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 74,046 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 73,363 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 70,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe connection (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 66,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 65,284 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 62,200 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 58,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 58,493 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 54,982 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 54,293 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 53,330 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 50,372 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 47,029 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 45,689 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 43,438 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 41,012 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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S733 VBC is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S733 VBC, 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 S733 VBC registered?

S733 VBC is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 16 September 1998.

Is S733 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S733 VBC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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