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S280 DOU

1999 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,562 mi
Last recorded105,562 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS280 DOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.8 Elx
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2008 105,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 105,562 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 101,290 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 101,290 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 95,370 miles

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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S280 DOU is a 1999 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S280 DOU, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S280 DOU registered?

S280 DOU is a 1999 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx, first registered on 16 February 1999.

Is S280 DOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S280 DOU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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