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S942 RBL

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,818 mi
Last recorded56,818 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS942 RBL
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 56,818 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 56,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 53,207 miles

Bonnet safty catch faulty.

Clutch faulty.

High level lamp not working.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 53,207 miles

Clutch faulty.

High level lamp not working.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Bonnet safty catch faulty.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 51,111 miles

Handbrake lever travel high.

High level lamp not working.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 46,447 miles

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

both front & nearside rear tyres slight kerb damage

Pass 8 Sep 2008 44,896 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 41,932 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 41,929 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 37,842 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 37,842 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 32,887 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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S942 RBL is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S942 RBL, 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 S942 RBL registered?

S942 RBL is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 December 1998.

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