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S85 GAE

1998 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,665 mi
Last recorded84,665 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS85 GAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2008 84,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both rear brake hose ferrules rusty

front bumper cracked at nearside

front discs corroding on egdes

front sub frame corroding

high level stop light not working but cannot be sure it's wired up

offside rear tyre low on edge & nearside rear tyre low in places

Fail 3 Jun 2008 84,665 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both rear brake hose ferrules rusty

front bumper cracked at nearside

front discs corroding on egdes

front sub frame corroding

high level stop light not working but cannot be sure it's wired up

offside rear tyre low on edge & nearside rear tyre low in places

Pass 6 Jun 2007 72,466 miles

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

airbag warning light on

exhaust corroding

front sub-frame corroding

high level stop light not working but cannot be sure it's wired up

Fail 6 Jun 2007 72,466 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

airbag warning light on

both rear brake hose ferrules corroding

exhaust corroding

front sub-frame corroding

hight level stop light not working cannot be sure it's wired up

Pass 4 May 2006 63,342 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 63,342 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS TWO CUTS IN SIDE WALL. NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTTER EDGE/

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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S85 GAE is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S85 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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What year was S85 GAE registered?

S85 GAE is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 22 December 1998.

Is S85 GAE safe to buy?

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