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S899 DAE

1998 Fiat Brava

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,568 mi
Last recorded65,568 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS899 DAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2007 65,568 miles

front discs corroded

oil leak on underside of engine

pads appear well worn

Pass 4 Dec 2006 62,807 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fan belt worn

Pass 29 Nov 2005 54,964 miles

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

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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S899 DAE is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S899 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S899 DAE registered?

S899 DAE is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S899 DAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S899 DAE shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S899 DAE have outstanding finance?

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