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S793 DFC

1998 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,203 mi
Last recorded91,203 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo78,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS793 DFC
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 91,203 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 91,203 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 87,674 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 83,922 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 80,189 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 80,189 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 77,583 miles

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

front pads getting low

n/s/r tyre worn too wear bars

slight blow from middle silencer

Pass 17 Oct 2007 73,863 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 73,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 70,137 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 70,127 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo?

Based on 478,310 MOT tests across 49,250 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
49,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,204
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,672
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12,528
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 11,791
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S793 DFC is a 1998 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 78,013 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Bravo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S793 DFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Bravo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S793 DFC registered?

S793 DFC is a 1998 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S793 DFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S793 DFC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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