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S953 HNV

1998 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

96,621 mi
Last recorded96,621 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS953 HNV
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 96,621 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion on front subframe.

Fail 1 Oct 2013 96,592 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to front subframe.

corrosion to sill to floors.

damage to rear registration plate.

repair to offside headlamp glass.

screw in nearside front tyre.

security of exhaust heat shield.

slight exhaust blow.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 90,218 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 90,218 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 84,721 miles

Offside outer sill damaged

Steering / suspension and subframes heavily rusted

Fail 26 Sep 2011 84,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside outer sill damaged

Steering / suspension and subframes heavily rusted

Fail 28 Sep 2010 79,084 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Subfranes and suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2010 79,084 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Subfranes and suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2009 73,528 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 73,528 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 67,934 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 62,419 miles

Parking brake travel

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 62,419 miles

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

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

Parking brake travel

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 55,982 miles

Offside rear brake low on effort

Offside washer jet partially working

Only one high leval stop light bulb working

Pass 30 Sep 2005 49,889 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 49,889 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 49,889 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

High leval stop lamp not fully operational

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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S953 HNV is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S953 HNV, 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 S953 HNV registered?

S953 HNV is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 October 1998.

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