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S823 DGJ

1998 Fiat Brava

Gold Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,393 mi
Last recorded112,393 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS823 DGJ
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2010 112,393 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 112,257 miles

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 104,184 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 104,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 98,279 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 97,393 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 87,983 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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S823 DGJ is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Gold with a 1,370cc 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 S823 DGJ, 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 S823 DGJ registered?

S823 DGJ is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S823 DGJ safe to buy?

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