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S812 BJK

1998 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,532 mi
Last recorded87,532 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS812 BJK
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 87,532 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 85,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 79,714 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

o/s front anti roll bar link slightly deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

small exhaust blow from manifold area

Fail 7 Dec 2007 79,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

exhaust system slightly corroded

o/s front anti roll bar link slightly deteriorated

o/s/rear tyre has a nail in it

rear wiper blade split

small exhaust blow from manifold area

Pass 4 Dec 2006 73,943 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s & o/s rear road springs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2005 66,403 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 66,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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S812 BJK is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S812 BJK, 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 S812 BJK registered?

S812 BJK is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S812 BJK safe to buy?

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