MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,272 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion rear offside sill
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
corrosion rear offside sill
Oil leak
slight corrosion on offside rear sill
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight corrosion on offside rear sill
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
hi level stoplight inoperative
nearside & offside front brake discs pitted slightly
Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
discs corroded
general corrosion on underbody conponents
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
nearside & offside front brake discs slight pitting
slight wear in nearside & offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
O/S windscreen wiper blade split but still clears screen.
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?
Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S740 ATE is a 1998 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 S740 ATE, 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 S740 ATE registered?
S740 ATE is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 20 August 1998.
Is S740 ATE safe to buy?
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