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S756 BHW

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,493 mi
Last recorded41,493 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS756 BHW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2010 41,493 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 41,465 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 39,730 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 35,520 miles

near side main brake pipes slight corrosion off side rear brake pipe slight corrosion near side front tyre

Fail 19 Feb 2008 35,520 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

near side main brake pipes slight corrosion off side rear brake pipe slight corrosion near side front tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2007 31,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear coil springs in rusty condition

near side front tyre outer sidewall cracked and scuffed and worn on outside edge

off side rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed anf cracked

Fail 3 Sep 2007 31,338 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear coil springs in a rusty condition

near side front tyre worn on outside edge and outer sidewall cracked and scuffed

off side rear tyre outer sidewall cracked and scuffed

Pass 18 Oct 2006 28,626 miles

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

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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S756 BHW is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S756 BHW, 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 S756 BHW registered?

S756 BHW is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 December 1998.

Is S756 BHW safe to buy?

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