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S889 HTX

1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,300 mi
Last recorded68,300 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S71,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS889 HTX
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 68,300 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 68,300 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 62,104 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 47,301 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 37,310 miles

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

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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S889 HTX is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S889 HTX, 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 S889 HTX registered?

S889 HTX is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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