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S904 DOB

1998 Fiat Brava

Purple Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

67,730 mi
Last recorded67,730 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS904 DOB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 67,730 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2021 61,301 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2021 61,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 46,277 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 46,276 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear end of the seal corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 45,941 miles

Offside Rear Lower front of wheel arch to sill slightly corroaded

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near axle and near flexyhose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 45,132 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer c.v boot weeping

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 45,129 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer c.v boot weeping

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 44,507 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 44,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 43,438 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 42,753 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres started to perish and crack on outer sidewall

Pass 27 Aug 2013 42,075 miles

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

rear tyres starting to wear on edges and starting to crack

Pass 23 Aug 2012 41,529 miles

all tyres sidewall perished and cracked slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2011 40,653 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 39,022 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 39,022 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 37,110 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 35,329 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 35,328 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 33,221 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 30,308 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 28,308 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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S904 DOB is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Purple with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S904 DOB, 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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S904 DOB is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 August 1998.

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