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S891 DSC

1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

102,836 mi
Last recorded102,836 miles
Recorded on7 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX81,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS891 DSC
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.6 SX
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2008 102,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f door handle faulty

o/s/f tyre wall damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2008 102,821 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

cut in o/s/f tyre side wall

n/s door handle faulty 2.front brake discs rusty

Fail 4 Oct 2006 102,800 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX?

Based on 2,252 MOT tests across 490 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
6,894
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
490
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 340
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 139
Registration plate lamp not working 129
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 125
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S891 DSC is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX in Grey 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 Bravo 1.6 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 81,084 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 Bravo 1.6 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 340 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S891 DSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S891 DSC registered?

S891 DSC is a 1998 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S891 DSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S891 DSC 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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