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S813 BJK

1998 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

60,032 mi
Last recorded60,032 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS813 BJK
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 60,032 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

boot struts weak

both front brake discs becoming corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

ignition key/barrel worn

knocking from front heard when driving on ramp

slight exhaust leak from manifold area

slight play in n/s track rod end

vehicle corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2016 60,032 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to n/s/r hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to o/s/r hose (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front of both rear inner wheel arches (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

boot struts weak

both front brake discs becoming corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

excessive corrosion to both outer sills but outside prescribed areas

ignition key/barrel worn

knocking from front heard when driving on ramp

slight exhaust leak from manifold area

slight play in n/s track rod end

vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2015 60,032 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front brake hoses becoming deteriorated

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear subframe bushes becoming deteriorated and worn

centre stop light been covered up with tape

front registration plate slightly damaged

nearside rear brake pipe becoming badly corroded

nearside wiper blade split

various brake pipes becoming corroded

various oil leaks

Pass 7 Apr 2014 60,032 miles

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

front brake discs becoming worn & corroded

front registration plate slightly damaged

nearside rear shock absorber appears to be leaking

nearside wiper blade split

rear coil springs corroded

various brake pipes becoming corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2014 60,032 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

both front tyres becoming worn (3mm) and badly worn on inner edges (stepped tread)

both rear tyres starting to crack/perish

brake fluid on min level

front brake discs becoming worn & corroded

front registration plate slightly damaged

nearside rear shock absorber appears to be leaking

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall becoming deteriorated

nearside wiper blade split

rear coil springs corroded

various brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 60,032 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both front tyres becoming worn on edges - stepped tread

both rear suspension coil springs becoming badly corroded

both rear tyres becoming deteriorated

front registration plate slightly damaged

minor cuts in offside front tyre tread

rear lower P.A.S hose damp

slight oil leaks

steering rack damp

various brake pipes becoming corroded/badly corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2013 60,032 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both front tyres becoming worn on edges - stepped tread

both rear suspension coil springs becoming badly corroded

both rear tyres becoming deteriorated

front registration plate slightly damaged

minor cuts in offside front tyre tread

rear lower P.A.S hose damp

slight oil leaks

steering rack damp

various brake pipes becoming corroded/badly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2012 60,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres perishing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

n/s wiper blade becoming worn

slight damage to front numberplate

various slight oil leaks

Fail 16 Apr 2012 60,032 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

n/s wiper blade becoming worn

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres perishing

slight damage to front numberplate

various slight oil leaks

Pass 7 Apr 2011 60,032 miles

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

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

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

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

brake discs worn

front number plate damaged

Fail 7 Apr 2011 60,032 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

brake discs worn

front number plate damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2010 60,032 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 12 Apr 2010 60,032 miles

Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 6 Apr 2009 57,253 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight damage to both numberplates

Pass 15 Apr 2008 48,567 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

outer wall damage to n/s/f tyre

slight blow from centre section of exhaust;where bracket has broken off

Pass 25 Apr 2007 45,351 miles

see original failiure documentation

Fail 24 Apr 2007 45,344 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre,sidewalls splitting † †offside floorpan damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2006 39,500 miles

hand brake lever requires adjustment

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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S813 BJK is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S813 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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S813 BJK is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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