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S596 DBN

1998 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,330 mi
Last recorded97,330 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS596 DBN
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2008 97,330 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 92,340 miles

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

front brake discs worn thin

Pass 11 Sep 2006 87,867 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 87,763 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs worn thin

rear n/s tyre worn slightly out of shape 175-65-14

Pass 8 Sep 2005 77,284 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 77,180 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

centre exhaust baffles loose

near-side front brake pad warning sensor disconnected?

p a s belt showing signs of cracking

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?

Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
58,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,026
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,561
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 22,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,482
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14,757
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S596 DBN is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 72,272 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 57,026 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S596 DBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S596 DBN registered?

S596 DBN is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is S596 DBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S596 DBN 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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