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S913 DAE

1998 Fiat Brava

Purple Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,896 mi
Last recorded94,896 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS913 DAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2009 94,896 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 94,896 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 84,300 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 78,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

WINDSCREEN WASHER BOTTLE LEAKING

Pass 10 Nov 2006 71,870 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 71,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 63,421 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 63,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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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S913 DAE is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Purple with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S913 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 S913 DAE registered?

S913 DAE is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S913 DAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S913 DAE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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