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S761 AOU

1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,833 mi
Last recorded84,833 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S83,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS761 AOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2008 84,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise bonnet safety catch seized

advise centre stop light not working at all unable to determine if contected or not.

advise passenger door stiff to open.

Pass 25 Nov 2008 84,833 miles

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

advise bonnet safety catch seized

advise centre stop light not working at all unable to determine if contected or not.

advise passenger door stiff to open.

Pass 11 Dec 2007 81,684 miles

chip in osf head lamp glass

surface corrosion rear exhaust

Fail 29 Nov 2007 81,684 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

chip in osf head lamp glass

surface corrosion rear exhaust

Pass 13 Oct 2006 74,165 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 74,165 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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S761 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S in Red 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 S761 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 S761 AOU registered?

S761 AOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 S, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S761 AOU safe to buy?

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