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S988 BHT

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

65,251 mi
Last recorded65,251 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS988 BHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 65,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 65,251 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 62,650 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 62,650 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 60,736 miles

gearbox has an oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2009 60,733 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

gearbox has an oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2008 58,145 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 58,145 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 54,216 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 54,216 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 50,569 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S988 BHT is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 68,731 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 S988 BHT, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S988 BHT registered?

S988 BHT is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 26 February 1999.

Is S988 BHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S988 BHT 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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