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S915 CGC

1998 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

124,799 mi
Last recorded124,799 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS915 CGC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 124,799 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

high level stoplight not working

Fail 26 Jul 2016 124,799 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

high level stoplight not working

Pass 21 Jul 2015 121,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 121,780 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

bonnet stay missing

Pass 29 Jul 2014 118,692 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 118,678 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

high level stoplight not working

Pass 5 Aug 2013 115,846 miles

high level stoplight not working /

Fail 5 Aug 2013 115,846 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

high level stoplight not working /

Pass 25 Jul 2012 114,144 miles

Belly pan damaged..heavy corrosion on exhaust..All rubber exhaust mounts in poor condition..Both front flexi brake hoses perishing..front pads sensor wires broken..

Several bulbs not operating on high level brake light.. Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2012 114,129 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Belly pan damaged..heavy corrosion on exhaust..All rubber exhaust mounts in poor condition..Both front flexi brake hoses perishing..front pads sensor wires broken..

Several bulbs not operating on high level brake light.. Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2011 112,010 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 112,010 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 109,624 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper has the blade missing /rear brake application on limits

Pass 5 Aug 2009 105,250 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

brake hoses perished slightly

front anti roll bar drop link bushes in poor condition

rear springs corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2009 105,187 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

both rear tyres 3mm

brake hoses perished slightly

front anti roll bar drop link bushes in poor condition

rear springs corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2008 98,342 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 98,342 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 94,455 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 94,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 88,870 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 88,870 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nsf wheel appears further foward than the os

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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S915 CGC is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 S915 CGC, 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 S915 CGC registered?

S915 CGC is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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