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S897 AOU

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,516 mi
Last recorded97,516 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS897 AOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 97,516 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front lower cossmember corroded but not weak

o/s/f brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 16 Jan 2013 92,073 miles

o/s/r floor corroded. o/s/f door hard to open from inside

Fail 15 Jan 2013 92,073 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r floor corroded. o/s/f door hard to open from inside

Pass 18 Jan 2012 84,820 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded . middle exhaust moun ting in poor condition . rear No plate cracked . rake pipes sowing sings of coroshion

Fail 10 Jan 2012 84,717 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded . middle exhaust moun ting in poor condition . rear No plate cracked . rake pipes sowing sings of coroshion

Pass 17 Jan 2011 76,560 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 76,560 miles

Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 67,911 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 59,994 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 59,994 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 51,171 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 51,171 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2007 42,783 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 42,783 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 33,778 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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S897 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S897 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 S897 AOU registered?

S897 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 9 November 1998.

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