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S863 CYG

1998 Fiat Brava

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,983 mi
Last recorded94,983 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS863 CYG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 94,983 miles

Brake Pipes Greased

Oil Leak

Fail 22 Mar 2010 94,982 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake Pipes Greased

Oil Leak

Pass 15 Apr 2009 87,683 miles

condiiton of n/s/r tyre sidewall

emgine idle speed slightly high

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 11 Jan 2008 75,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 70,011 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 64,537 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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S863 CYG is a 1998 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S863 CYG, 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 S863 CYG registered?

S863 CYG is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S863 CYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S863 CYG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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