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S398 GNU

1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,159 mi
Last recorded62,159 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx86,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS398 GNU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.8 Elx
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2007 62,159 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 62,159 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

excessive engine noise timing belt side

Pass 18 Jan 2006 45,514 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx?

Based on 930 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.

61.2%
Pass Rate
7,534
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 113
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 73
Registration plate lamp not working 58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57
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S398 GNU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 86,661 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S398 GNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S398 GNU registered?

S398 GNU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S398 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S398 GNU shows 3 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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