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S985 DKS

1998 Fiat Brava 1.4

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,431 mi
Last recorded81,431 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.472,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS985 DKS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2008 81,431 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 78,445 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 74,264 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4?

Based on 843 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

60.7%
Pass Rate
5,726
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 167
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 91
Direction indicator incorrect colour 57
Registration plate lamp not working 56
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 55
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S985 DKS is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 72,961 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.4 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 167 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S985 DKS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.4 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S985 DKS registered?

S985 DKS is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.4, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S985 DKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S985 DKS 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.

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