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S893 BHT

1998 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,578 mi
Last recorded71,578 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS893 BHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2009 71,578 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 71,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 60,783 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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S893 BHT is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S893 BHT, 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 S893 BHT registered?

S893 BHT is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 December 1998.

Is S893 BHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S893 BHT shows 3 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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