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S883 GEC

1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,229 mi
Last recorded61,229 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S71,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS883 GEC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2008 61,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 61,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 54,172 miles

2 bulbs inop in high level brake light 75%working ok.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 54,172 miles

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

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

1 bulb inop in high level brake light 75% working ok.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 43,627 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 33,955 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 S?

Based on 6,510 MOT tests across 1,424 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,996
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,210
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 613
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 407
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
Registration plate lamp not working 328
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S883 GEC is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 71,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.4 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S883 GEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.4 S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S883 GEC registered?

S883 GEC is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S883 GEC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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