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S882 AOU

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,186 mi
Last recorded87,186 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS882 AOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2011 87,186 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 87,186 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 68,711 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre brake light modified

o/s/f tyre getting low on edges

rear coil springs rusty

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 12 Mar 2010 68,703 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre getting low on edges

rear coil springs rusty

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2009 56,702 miles

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

rear coil springs heavily corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2009 56,701 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

rear coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2007 46,652 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2006 44,200 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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S882 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S882 AOU, 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 S882 AOU registered?

S882 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S882 AOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S882 AOU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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