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S559 DHT

1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

White Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,630 mi
Last recorded96,630 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX79,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS559 DHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2008 96,630 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 89,702 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 89,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 82,709 miles

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

n/s front metal brake pipe corroding at inner wheel arch.

Pass 8 Sep 2005 75,336 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 75,331 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S559 DHT is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in White with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S559 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 S559 DHT registered?

S559 DHT is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S559 DHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S559 DHT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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