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S884 CYG

1998 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,261 mi
Last recorded77,261 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS884 CYG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 77,261 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 77,221 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight corrosion some brake pipes - advise attention

some corrosion n/s floor to sill but not considered excessive

Pass 19 Jul 2011 70,942 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 70,785 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 64,381 miles

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

some corrosion on centre brake pipes - advise attention

Fail 16 Jul 2010 64,381 miles

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

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

some corrosion on centre brake pipes - advise attention

Pass 7 Jul 2009 56,167 miles

slight wear o/s + n/s front brake discs

Fail 6 Jul 2009 56,152 miles

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

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

front disc pads may be worn thin - advise attention

n/s front tyre ON LIMIT NOW - advise replace

slight wear o/s + n/s front brake discs

Pass 10 Jul 2008
Pass 6 Jul 2007 37,135 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 30,129 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S884 CYG is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,581cc 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 S884 CYG, 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 S884 CYG registered?

S884 CYG is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S884 CYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S884 CYG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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