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S629 AOU

1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,915 mi
Last recorded103,915 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S83,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS629 AOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 S
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2009 103,915 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 103,911 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2008 95,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2008 95,047 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear wiper damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2007 88,531 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2007 88,531 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 81,220 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 81,220 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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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S629 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S629 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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S629 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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