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S951 BHT

1998 Fiat Brava

Bronze Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,385 mi
Last recorded110,385 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS951 BHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 110,385 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 110,385 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 103,563 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 103,562 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

highlevel brakelight not working.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 97,459 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 91,828 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 84,995 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 79,102 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 73,033 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 66,572 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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S951 BHT is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Bronze with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S951 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 S951 BHT registered?

S951 BHT is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 December 1998.

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