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S978 MLX

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,401 mi
Last recorded67,401 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS978 MLX
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2011 67,401 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 59,875 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 59,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 56,708 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 53,372 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 53,372 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 50,161 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 46,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Oct 2006 46,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 42,398 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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S978 MLX 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 S978 MLX, 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 S978 MLX registered?

S978 MLX is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S978 MLX safe to buy?

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