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S761 DAE

1998 Fiat Brava

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,121 mi
Last recorded123,121 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS761 DAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 123,121 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 123,121 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 116,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

centre stop light not working

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 May 2009 105,360 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

bulbs out in centre stop light.

Pass 12 May 2008 100,040 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight damage to near side rear road wheel

Fail 6 May 2008 99,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to o/s/f tyre wall not to chords yet.

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

oil leak.

rear coil psrings/suspension arms/anti roll bar corroding.

rear shock absorbers starting to get soft.

rear subframe bushes starting to deteriorate.

slight damage to n/s/r road wheel.

Pass 14 May 2007 92,339 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 92,339 miles

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

rear tyres close to legal limits

Pass 13 Dec 2005 77,990 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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S761 DAE is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S761 DAE, 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 S761 DAE registered?

S761 DAE is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S761 DAE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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