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S847 DAE

1998 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,858 mi
Last recorded121,858 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS847 DAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 121,858 miles

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

plastic engine tray loose

Fail 9 Nov 2011 121,858 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

plastic engine tray loose

Pass 2 Nov 2010 116,831 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 116,831 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 109,602 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 109,602 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 103,631 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 103,651 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 97,605 miles

offside and nearside front tyres VERY CLOSE to limit

Fail 7 Dec 2007 97,605 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

offside and nearside front tyres VERY CLOSE to limit

Fail 4 Oct 2006 80,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 80,445 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 79,044 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 79,044 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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S847 DAE is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S847 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 S847 DAE registered?

S847 DAE is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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