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S747 UPU

1998 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,096 mi
Last recorded58,096 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS747 UPU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 58,096 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs worn

Fail 26 Sep 2011 58,096 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 56,248 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 56,248 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 54,772 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 50,162 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 43,930 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 39,773 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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S747 UPU is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S747 UPU, 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 S747 UPU registered?

S747 UPU is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S747 UPU safe to buy?

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