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S908 SFL

1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,104 mi
Last recorded59,104 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx86,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS908 SFL
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.8 Elx
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2007 59,104 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 59,041 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 53,944 miles

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

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)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx?

Based on 930 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.

61.2%
Pass Rate
7,534
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 113
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 73
Registration plate lamp not working 58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57
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S908 SFL is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 86,661 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S908 SFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S908 SFL registered?

S908 SFL is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S908 SFL 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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