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S881 TET

1998 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,803 mi
Last recorded96,803 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS881 TET
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2008 96,803 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 96,770 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 92,064 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 83,795 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 83,795 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 74,732 miles

DRIVERS DOOR CHECK PIN MISSING

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

Fail 4 Oct 2005 74,732 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

DRIVERS DOOR CHECK PIN MISSING

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

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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S881 TET is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S881 TET, 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 S881 TET registered?

S881 TET is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S881 TET safe to buy?

The MOT history for S881 TET shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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