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S729 DAP

1998 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,495 mi
Last recorded70,495 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS729 DAP
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 70,495 miles

exhaust rear box rusting

off side front tyre edges worn

several metal brake pipes rusting

Pass 1 Apr 2009 69,637 miles

near side rear tyre inner edge wearing

off side front tyre edges worn and close to legal limits

Pass 4 Feb 2008 67,352 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 65,167 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 65,165 miles

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

near side front tyre outer edge worn and very close to limits

Pass 3 Feb 2006 63,176 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 63,073 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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S729 DAP is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S729 DAP, 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 S729 DAP registered?

S729 DAP is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 21 October 1998.

Is S729 DAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S729 DAP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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