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S815 GDK

1998 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

48,744 mi
Last recorded48,744 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS815 GDK
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2010 48,744 miles

Battery insecure

rear passenger door does not open from outside

Fail 11 May 2010 48,744 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

rear passenger door does not open from outside

Pass 15 May 2009 46,005 miles

Near side rear exterior door handle missing

Pass 16 May 2008 43,257 miles

Nearside rear exterior door handle damaged

hih level brake lens smashed

Fail 15 May 2008 43,257 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear exterior door handle damaged

hih level brake lens smashed

Pass 18 May 2007 40,191 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 40,191 miles

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

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

brake pedal warning light on

Pass 4 May 2006 36,618 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 36,618 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pad warning light on [pads not visable

front brake imbalance close to limit.

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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S815 GDK is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S815 GDK, 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 S815 GDK registered?

S815 GDK is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S815 GDK safe to buy?

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