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S618 DHU

1998 Fiat Brava

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,631 mi
Last recorded126,631 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS618 DHU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 126,631 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre outer wall cracking

vehical has alot of surface rust underneath

Fail 29 Oct 2010 126,628 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre outer wall cracking

vehical has alot of surface rust underneath

Fail 26 Oct 2010 126,569 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

exhaust slightly damaged offside rear tyre slight damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2009 125,722 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2009 125,722 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2008 123,737 miles

o/s/r shock absorber is damp

Pass 16 Jan 2007 111,027 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 95,579 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 95,579 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s front brake pad on 1.5mm limit

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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S618 DHU is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S618 DHU, 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 S618 DHU registered?

S618 DHU is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 11 November 1998.

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