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S920 BHT

1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,886 mi
Last recorded99,886 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX79,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS920 BHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2009 99,886 miles

blank plate n/s/f inner wing dislodged

exhaust silencer corroded

lower ball joint gaiters split o/s & n/s/f

temp repair to rear exhaust mounting (original mounting on exhaust silencer broken)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 99,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

blank plate n/s/f inner wing dislodged

exhaust silencer corroded

lower ball joint gaiters split o/s & n/s/f

temp repair to rear exhaust mounting (original mounting on exhaust silencer broken)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 94,912 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 86,086 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 86,086 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

slight engine oil leak from front of engine

Pass 2 Feb 2006 76,303 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 76,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 SX?

Based on 3,699 MOT tests across 835 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
6,508
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
835
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 549
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 373
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 209
Registration plate lamp not working 209
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 205
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S920 BHT is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 79,768 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 1.6 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 549 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S920 BHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.6 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S920 BHT registered?

S920 BHT is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 28 December 1998.

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