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S952 BHT

1998 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,926 mi
Last recorded135,926 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS952 BHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 135,926 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 135,925 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 123,394 miles

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

centre exhaust mount missing

front discs worn

nearside front tyre sidewall slight damage

Fail 14 Jun 2010 123,388 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

centre exhaust mount missing

front discs worn

nearside front tyre sidewall slight damage

Pass 13 Jun 2009 100,881 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 100,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 82,672 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 82,672 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 80,026 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 80,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 71,044 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 70,988 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s inner c/v boot leaking

n/s mirror head missing

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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S952 BHT is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S952 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 S952 BHT registered?

S952 BHT is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 December 1998.

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