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S57 BHW

1998 Fiat Brava 1.4

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,970 mi
Last recorded57,970 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.472,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS57 BHW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2008 57,970 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 54,123 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 52,160 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 52,159 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S57 BHW is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S57 BHW, 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 S57 BHW registered?

S57 BHW is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S57 BHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S57 BHW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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