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S929 BHT

1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,987 mi
Last recorded113,987 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX79,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS929 BHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2009 113,987 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 108,241 miles

REAR REG PLATE DISCOLOURYNG

Fail 25 Jan 2008 108,241 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

REAR REG PLATE DISCOLOURYNG

Pass 22 Jan 2007 100,288 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 100,149 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 87,933 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2006 87,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

oil leak

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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S929 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 S929 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S929 BHT registered?

S929 BHT is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 28 December 1998.

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