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S553 DHT

1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

Gold Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,017 mi
Last recorded51,017 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX79,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS553 DHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 51,017 miles

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

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 48,061 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 43,459 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 43,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 36,288 miles

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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S553 DHT is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in Gold with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S553 DHT, 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 S553 DHT registered?

S553 DHT is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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