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S946 BHT

1998 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,173 mi
Last recorded72,173 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS946 BHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2010 72,173 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 70,746 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 68,464 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 66,549 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 64,252 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 64,252 miles

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

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

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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S946 BHT is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S946 BHT, 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 S946 BHT registered?

S946 BHT is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 December 1998.

Is S946 BHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S946 BHT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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