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S674 DSC

1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

Gold Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,988 mi
Last recorded84,988 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX79,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS674 DSC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2007 84,988 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 84,988 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

all doors stiff to open

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded)

nearside front shocker starting to leak and boot loose

nearside front wheel rim damaged and small cut in tyre

nearside rear tyre on 2mm(small cuts in side wall)

offside front tyre on 3mm

offside tyre worn on outer edges(2mm)

oil leak from gear box

slight bad earth in tail lights

slight play in offside track rod end

tail pipe corroded(not leaking or insecure)

very slight distortion in nearside wheel/tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2006 78,359 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 78,359 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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S674 DSC is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in Gold with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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 S674 DSC, 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 S674 DSC registered?

S674 DSC is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 29 August 1998.

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