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S309 AOU

1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S

Gold Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,757 mi
Last recorded103,757 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S83,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS309 AOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 S
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2008 103,757 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 103,757 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 94,294 miles

advisories as per originall mot paying particular attention to brake department

Fail 21 Aug 2007 94,283 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

check to engine misfire at idle

exhaust cenre box baffles broken

front brakes show out of balance readings

nearside front flexible brake hose twisted satisfactory for test

offside screen wash satisfactory for test

rear coil springs heavily rusted

rear silencer box corroded

srong advise front brake pads nearing mot limit

strong advise front brake discs show heavy lipping

Pass 25 Aug 2006 81,687 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 81,687 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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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S309 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S in Gold with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S309 AOU, 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.

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What year was S309 AOU registered?

S309 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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