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S540 DFC

1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,360 mi
Last recorded56,360 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX79,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS540 DFC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2008 56,360 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

air bag lamp on.

front no plate blemmishing.

near side door mirror glass cracked

Pass 16 Sep 2008 56,360 miles

air bag lamp on.

front no plate blemmishing.

near side door mirror glass cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2007 53,790 miles

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

nearside front mirror glass cracked

Fail 7 Sep 2007 53,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

nearside front mirror glass cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2006 51,598 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 51,598 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2005 48,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 SX?

Based on 3,699 MOT tests across 835 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
6,508
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
835
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 549
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 373
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 209
Registration plate lamp not working 209
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 205
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S540 DFC is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 79,768 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 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 549 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S540 DFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.6 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S540 DFC registered?

S540 DFC is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S540 DFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S540 DFC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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