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S973 AWT

1998 Fiat Brava

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,038 mi
Last recorded109,038 miles
Recorded on10 May 2006
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS973 AWT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2006 109,038 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 109,038 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2006 107,616 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 102,431 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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S973 AWT is a 1998 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S973 AWT, 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 S973 AWT registered?

S973 AWT is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S973 AWT safe to buy?

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