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S59 DOU

1998 Fiat Brava

Purple Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,995 mi
Last recorded98,995 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS59 DOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 98,995 miles

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage and outer edge wearing also

Pass 18 May 2011 94,867 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 92,569 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 May 2010 92,520 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2009 91,161 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 88,731 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 81,442 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 81,442 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 May 2006 76,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 76,048 miles

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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S59 DOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Purple with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S59 DOU, 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 S59 DOU registered?

S59 DOU is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S59 DOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S59 DOU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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