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S926 EUM

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,291 mi
Last recorded62,291 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS926 EUM
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2009 62,291 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 62,290 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 53,669 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 53,668 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 44,249 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 44,249 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2005 35,856 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 35,856 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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S926 EUM is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S926 EUM, 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 S926 EUM registered?

S926 EUM is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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