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S833 DDO

1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,489 mi
Last recorded99,489 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx86,661 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS833 DDO
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.8 Elx
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 99,489 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface corrosion on floors/sub frames/brake pipes/sills/chassis

Fail 6 Apr 2009 99,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface corrosion on floors/sub frames/brake pipes/sills/chassis

Pass 12 Mar 2008 91,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 91,938 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 85,181 miles

advise front brake discs look rusty and thin

advise off side rear tyre very close to limit

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx?

Based on 930 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.

61.2%
Pass Rate
7,534
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 113
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 73
Registration plate lamp not working 58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57
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S833 DDO is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 86,661 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 1.8 Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S833 DDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S833 DDO is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.8 Elx, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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