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S806 DAE

1998 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,689 mi
Last recorded82,689 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS806 DAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2009 82,689 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

brake warning light staying on

rear centre brake light not working

Pass 10 Sep 2008 75,352 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 75,352 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 69,180 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 69,180 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 60,114 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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S806 DAE is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 S806 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 S806 DAE registered?

S806 DAE is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S806 DAE safe to buy?

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