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S867 BVA

1998 Fiat Brava

Purple Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,545 mi
Last recorded92,545 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS867 BVA
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2007 92,545 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 92,545 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 88,203 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2005 75,583 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

centre brake light bulbs not working

Pass 18 Oct 2005 75,583 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre brake light bulbs not working

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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S867 BVA is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Purple with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S867 BVA, 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 S867 BVA registered?

S867 BVA is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S867 BVA safe to buy?

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