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S862 MLY

1998 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

57,552 mi
Last recorded57,552 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS862 MLY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2019 57,552 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust in poor condition

vehicle body in poor condition

Pass 21 Aug 2018 57,445 miles

front antiroll bar bushes split

rear silencer condition poor condition and slight blow

Fail 7 Aug 2018 57,442 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

front antiroll bar bushes split

rear silencer condition poor condition and slight blow

Pass 30 Aug 2017 57,191 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear silencer outer cover corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2017 57,191 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion o/s & n/s end of sill at rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear silencer outer cover corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2016 56,858 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer cover corroded (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s & n/s rear sills in wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 56,516 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 56,515 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mountings missing (7.1.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 56,137 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 53,603 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 51,900 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust heavly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 50,181 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 48,383 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 48,383 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 42,813 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 39,614 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 39,611 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 37,057 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 33,912 miles

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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S862 MLY is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S862 MLY, 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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S862 MLY is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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