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S763 VNT

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,491 mi
Last recorded108,491 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS763 VNT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2009 108,491 miles

both front shockers showing signs of weeping

both front tyres scrubbing inner and outer edges

brake pipes to rear flexes getting corroded

child seat fitted

engine oil leak

front pads getting low

front subframe getting corroded

front wishbone bushes getting perished

gearbox oil leak

slight movement offside seat back

small crack offside front lower windscreen

some accident damage boot lid

some corrosion sills to floors and front floors

Pass 18 Apr 2008 102,266 miles

2 exhust mtgs missing at front

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

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

Oil leak

front suspension bed corr

Pass 15 Mar 2007 93,536 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 85,867 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 85,867 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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S763 VNT is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S763 VNT, 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 S763 VNT registered?

S763 VNT is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S763 VNT safe to buy?

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