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S990 RBL

1998 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

101,508 mi
Last recorded101,508 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS990 RBL
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 101,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

o/s driveshaft damper moving on shaft

rear centre stop light damaged and bulb out

bonnet safety catch faulty

Fail 7 Dec 2011 101,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s driveshaft damper moving on shaft

rear centre stop light damaged and bulb out

bonnet safety catch faulty

Fail 20 Jun 2011 101,505 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

high level brake light has some blubs out

o/s/f wheel is bent

oil leak from gearbox

rear brake hoses are perish

rear exhaust box blowing plus skin is hanging off

Pass 2 Jun 2010 100,360 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r tyre cracking badly on sidewall

bonnet safety catch stiff

Pass 29 May 2009 99,108 miles

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

p/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Fail 28 May 2009 99,091 miles

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

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

p/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 21 May 2008 97,328 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre perised

oil leak from both drive shaft seals

oil leak from power steering pump

small amount of play in n/s/f steering rack arm

some blubs gone in high level brake light

Fail 20 May 2008 97,328 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre perised

oil leak from both drive shaft seals

oil leak from power steering pump

small amount of play in n/s/f steering rack arm

some blubs gone in high level brake light

Pass 7 Jun 2007 93,695 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 84,752 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 84,720 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 20 Aug 2005 72,324 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Aug 2005 72,324 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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S990 RBL is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S990 RBL, 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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S990 RBL is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 December 1998.

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