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S956 AOU

1998 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,320 mi
Last recorded88,320 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS956 AOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2009 88,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 81,497 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 81,497 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 76,538 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 64,483 miles

1,O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE.2,REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED.3,REAR EXHAUST BOX HEAT-SHIELD ADRIFT.

Pass 15 Nov 2005 63,721 miles

1,n/s/f wiper judders. 2,front and n/s/r indicators starting to show white light.3,rear exhaust box corroded and heatshild adrift.

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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S956 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Green 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 S956 AOU, 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 S956 AOU registered?

S956 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 9 November 1998.

Is S956 AOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S956 AOU 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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