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S818 BJK

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,940 mi
Last recorded73,940 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS818 BJK
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 73,940 miles

brake pipes salighly corroded\beam patterns\rear springs corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2010 72,071 miles

suspension components+coil springs corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2009 70,056 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to osf\front brake pads and discs wearing\repair to exhaust\damage to nsf chassis rail

Pass 13 Jul 2009 70,056 miles

damage to osf\front brake pads and discs wearing\repair to exhaust\damage to nsf chassis rail

Pass 11 Jul 2008 66,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2007 60,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges,both rear tyres wearing on edges getting close to legal limit,coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2006 53,447 miles

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

Front washers poor

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)

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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S818 BJK is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S818 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 S818 BJK registered?

S818 BJK is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S818 BJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S818 BJK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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