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S876 DGJ

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

47,717 mi
Last recorded47,717 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2006
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS876 DGJ
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2006 47,717 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 47,717 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2006 47,717 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S876 DGJ is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 S876 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 S876 DGJ registered?

S876 DGJ is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S876 DGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S876 DGJ shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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