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S969 FUM

1998 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

75,969 mi
Last recorded75,969 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS969 FUM
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2011 75,969 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Dec 2010 72,864 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 72,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 69,862 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 69,833 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/s/f tyre wall is badly worn.

Pass 27 Nov 2008 66,539 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 63,098 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 63,098 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 59,274 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 54,903 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 54,903 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S969 FUM is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S969 FUM, 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 S969 FUM registered?

S969 FUM is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 December 1998.

Is S969 FUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S969 FUM shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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