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S764 AOU

1998 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,872 mi
Last recorded92,872 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS764 AOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 92,872 miles

heat cover around rear exhaust box rusting away

n/s/f bottom ball joint wear starting

n/s/f pad warning light wire broken

rear wiper blade split

Fail 10 May 2010 92,773 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

air bag light permently on

rear springs very badly corroded

Pass 9 May 2009 77,074 miles

*** Bonnet safety catch is not working properly ***

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

Minor damage to nearside and ofside frotn tyre outer sidewalls.

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner tread.

Rear silencer in poor condition.

offside rear tyre wis wearing low on tread

Fail 8 May 2009 77,074 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

*** Bonnet safety catch is not working properly ***

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

Minor damage to nearside and ofside frotn tyre outer sidewalls.

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner tread.

Rear silencer in poor condition.

offside rear tyre wis wearing low on tread

Pass 15 May 2008 70,158 miles

parking brake reading on lower limit.

Fail 13 May 2008 70,155 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wiper blade is defective. U/S

*** BONNET SAFETY CATCH SIEZED AND NOT WORKING ***

Pass 18 Apr 2007 63,624 miles

ALL tyres (remoulds) are staring to get into poor condition.

Brake pipes to offside and nearside rear brake hoses are corroded.

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 56,028 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 44,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S764 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S764 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 S764 AOU registered?

S764 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 9 November 1998.

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