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S181 VCF

1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,244 mi
Last recorded108,244 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S83,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS181 VCF
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2008 108,244 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

both front tyres damaged on outer walls

Fail 7 Aug 2008 108,240 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

air bag light on

both front tyres damaged on outer walls

Pass 13 Jul 2007 101,714 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 101,713 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 83,961 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front brake wear indicator wire broken

washers working but not at full power

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 S?

Based on 581 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
6,287
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 84
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
Direction indicator incorrect colour 35
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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S181 VCF is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 83,961 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 1.6 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S181 VCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.6 S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S181 VCF registered?

S181 VCF is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S, first registered on 28 December 1998.

Is S181 VCF safe to buy?

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