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S61 DDP

1999 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,351 mi
Last recorded99,351 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS61 DDP
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2011 99,351 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 99,351 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 81,791 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 81,740 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 72,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 72,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 64,344 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 51,052 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2007 51,052 miles

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

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

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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S61 DDP is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 68,731 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 S61 DDP, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S61 DDP?

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What year was S61 DDP registered?

S61 DDP is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S61 DDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S61 DDP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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