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S743 AOU

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,080 mi
Last recorded41,080 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS743 AOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2017 41,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sills corroded (5.2.6)

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

vehicle underneath dry structure

Pass 8 Nov 2016 40,277 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under vehicle surface corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 39,453 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 39,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 38,458 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 38,458 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 37,415 miles

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

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

structure under vehicle very dry.

Fail 21 Oct 2013 37,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

structure under vehicle very dry.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 36,244 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 36,244 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 35,161 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

wind sceen washer three waqy pips sligthtly damege

Pass 1 Nov 2010 34,125 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 34,125 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 33,103 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2008 31,947 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 30,701 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 29,260 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 27,503 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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S743 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S743 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 S743 AOU registered?

S743 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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