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S914 DAE

1998 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,158 mi
Last recorded132,158 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava72,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS914 DAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 132,158 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 120,157 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 120,155 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 111,615 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 111,417 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2008 100,575 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 100,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 88,225 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 88,225 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 74,179 miles

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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S914 DAE is a 1998 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S914 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.

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What year was S914 DAE registered?

S914 DAE is a 1998 Fiat Brava, first registered on 16 September 1998.

Is S914 DAE safe to buy?

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