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S821 CDL

1998 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

113,925 mi
Last recorded113,925 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS821 CDL
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2009 113,925 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 113,925 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

bonnet catch incomplete

Fail 22 Sep 2008 106,644 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 106,644 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 102,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F flexible brake hose perished

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front shock absorbers weak

long handbrake travel

rear number plate cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2007 102,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F flexible brake hose perished

front shock absorbers weak

long handbrake travel

rear number plate cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2006 91,333 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 91,333 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

brake bind on nearside rear road wheel

engine oil leaks

nearside number plate lamp dim

offside front shock absorber very weak

offside washer jet weak

play in nearside front wheel bearing

poor beam image from nearside head lamp

rear number plate cracked

two bulbs in eye level brake light inoperative

Fail 3 Oct 2006 91,108 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1) bonnet release lever broken 2) wheel trims fitted o/s front missing 3) tyres 175 65 14 4) slight wear in n/s front hub 5) n/s rear brake dragging 6) shock absorbers weak

Fail 26 Sep 2006 90,931 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S821 CDL is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 S821 CDL, 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 S821 CDL registered?

S821 CDL is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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