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S83 GAE

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

76,177 mi
Last recorded76,177 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS83 GAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 76,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s mirror glass missing

Fail 28 Feb 2011 76,174 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 71,605 miles

floor to sills rusty

lower ball joint rubber split

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 27 Jan 2010 71,564 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both floor to sills slightly rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2008 63,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

gearbox leak

Fail 6 Oct 2008 63,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

gearbox leak

Pass 2 Jul 2007 54,485 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 54,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 47,000 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 44,199 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 2 Dec 2005 44,199 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre worn on edges

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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S83 GAE is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S83 GAE, 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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S83 GAE is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 22 December 1998.

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