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S971 GGP

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

14,191 mi
Last recorded14,191 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS971 GGP
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 14,191 miles

both rear tyres are cracking on the outer side walls and the tyre tread

front anti roll bar links bushes starting to split o/s and n/s

wiper blades

Pass 13 Apr 2011 12,661 miles

nearside rear tyre badly deteriorated on sidewalls.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 11,423 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 11,421 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 10,324 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 9,279 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 9,263 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 8,388 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 7,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 7,683 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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S971 GGP is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S971 GGP, 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 S971 GGP registered?

S971 GGP is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S971 GGP safe to buy?

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