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S847 DSC

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,857 mi
Last recorded89,857 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS847 DSC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2007 89,857 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 89,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 79,261 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

speedometer not illuminated

Fail 24 Mar 2006 79,259 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

battery insecure

n/s/f headlamp pushed back due to accident

speedometer not illuminated

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 DSC is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 DSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S847 DSC registered?

S847 DSC is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S847 DSC safe to buy?

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