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S910 AOU

1998 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,824 mi
Last recorded127,824 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS910 AOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2011 127,824 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

exhaust corroded & blowing slightly.child seats fitted.wiper blades worn & starting too split.

Pass 12 Jul 2010 123,484 miles

osf metal brake pipe corroded.os & ns rear road springs corroded.exhaust corroded & blowing slightly.

Fail 9 Jul 2010 123,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

osf metal brake pipe corroded.os & ns rear road springs corroded.exhaust corroded & blowing slightly.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 117,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 107,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet catch release handle broken

both sides front metal brake pipes rusted

both sides rear subframe rusted

brake pad wear indicater wire broken

front subframe rusted

nearside main metal brake pipe rusted at rear end

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

offside main metal brake pipe rusted to excess ay rear end

Fail 13 Jun 2008 107,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bonnet catch release handle broken

both sides front metal brake pipes rusted

both sides rear subframe rusted

brake pad wear indicater wire broken

front subframe rusted

nearside main metal brake pipe rusted at rear end

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

offside main metal brake pipe rusted to excess ay rear end

Pass 13 Jun 2007 95,283 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 95,283 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 88,659 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 88,523 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S910 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S910 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 S910 AOU registered?

S910 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 9 November 1998.

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