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S876 ATE

1998 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,056 mi
Last recorded54,056 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS876 ATE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 54,056 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre damaged

nearside front tyre tread cracked

offside front tyre tread cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2011 52,673 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres treads cracked

general under body corrosion

nearside front tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2010 51,944 miles

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

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

both number plates deteriorating

nearside front tyre sidewalls cracked

Fail 31 Jul 2010 51,944 miles

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

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

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

both number plates deteriorating

nearside front tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2009 50,320 miles

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

both number plates deteriorating

general under body corrosion

nearside front tyre sidewalls cracked

Fail 24 Jul 2009 50,320 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both number plates deteriorating

general under body corrosion

nearside front tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 18 Jul 2008 48,593 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 48,593 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 20 Jul 2007 46,989 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

bonnet safety catch seized

front and rear number plates deteriorating

front brakes out of balance

nearside front tyre sidewalls damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2007 46,989 miles

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

bonnet safety catch seized

front and rear number plates deteriorating

front brakes out of balance

nearside front tyre sidewalls damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2006 45,592 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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S876 ATE is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S876 ATE, 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 S876 ATE registered?

S876 ATE is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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