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S813 CTN

1998 Fiat Brava

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,075 mi
Last recorded83,075 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS813 CTN
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2010 83,075 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F + N/S/F windscreen wiper signs of deterioration

O/S/R tyre signs of perishing

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 82,955 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/R tyre signs of perishing

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 75,879 miles

(O/S/R) Tyre signs of perrishing.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Slight oil leak.

Fail 25 Sep 2009 75,879 miles

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

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

(O/S/R) Tyre signs of perrishing.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Slight oil leak.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 68,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 68,855 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 61,775 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 61,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 54,597 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 54,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight bind on N/S/R wheel

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 CTN is a 1998 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CTN, 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 S813 CTN registered?

S813 CTN is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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