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S303 DSC

1998 Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,235 mi
Last recorded95,235 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt81,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS303 DSC
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 2.0 Hgt
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2009 95,235 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 95,235 miles

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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 85,592 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 85,592 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 69,131 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Aug 2006 69,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt?

Based on 624 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

60.3%
Pass Rate
6,624
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 91
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 68
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
brake disc excessively pitted 51
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 50
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S303 DSC is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 81,309 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 Bravo 2.0 Hgt fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S303 DSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S303 DSC?

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What year was S303 DSC registered?

S303 DSC is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S303 DSC safe to buy?

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