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S340 BHT

1998 Fiat Brava 1.4

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,349 mi
Last recorded83,349 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.472,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS340 BHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 83,349 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 80,810 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 808,005 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 71,939 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2007 71,939 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 63,319 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 63,319 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4?

Based on 843 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
5,726
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 167
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 91
Direction indicator incorrect colour 57
Registration plate lamp not working 56
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 55
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S340 BHT is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 72,961 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 1.4 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 167 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S340 BHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.4 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S340 BHT registered?

S340 BHT is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S340 BHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S340 BHT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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