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WAZ 8809

1998 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,314 mi
Last recorded116,314 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAZ 8809
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2011 116,314 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Sep 2011 116,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Aug 2010 101,011 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 95,715 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 88,942 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 82,016 miles

advise strong nearside front tyre just above limit recommend replacement

nearside and offside rear coil springs badly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2007 82,016 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE JUST ABOVE LIMIT RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR COIL SPRINGS BADLY CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 22 Sep 2006 72,581 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 72,581 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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WAZ 8809 is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WAZ 8809, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WAZ 8809 registered?

WAZ 8809 is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is WAZ 8809 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAZ 8809 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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