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S98 GCB

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,447 mi
Last recorded94,447 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 GCB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2009 94,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S PARK BRAKE LOWER EFFORT

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 94,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S PARK BRAKE LOWER EFFORT

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 85,728 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 75,886 miles

front to rear steel brake pipes have been replaced but work is very untidy but functional

tow bar partially obscures number plate

Fail 11 Oct 2007 75,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front to rear steel brake pipes have been replaced but work is very untidy but functional

tow bar partially obscures number plate

Pass 16 Jan 2007 69,382 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 69,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 60,827 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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S98 GCB is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S98 GCB, 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 S98 GCB registered?

S98 GCB is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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