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S917 VGB

1998 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,613 mi
Last recorded63,613 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS917 VGB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2011 63,613 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 60,869 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 58,506 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 54,725 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 50,408 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 46,449 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 41,693 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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S917 VGB is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S917 VGB, 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 S917 VGB registered?

S917 VGB is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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