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S789 CFB

1998 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,895 mi
Last recorded105,895 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS789 CFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2009 105,895 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 105,891 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 94,756 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 80,284 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 70,013 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 64,908 miles

Offside Rear 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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S789 CFB is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S789 CFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S789 CFB registered?

S789 CFB is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S789 CFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S789 CFB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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