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S460 DHT

1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,412 mi
Last recorded55,412 miles
Recorded on28 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx77,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS460 DHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 Elx
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2008 55,412 miles

corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 23 May 2008 55,412 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 4 May 2007 48,356 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 48,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 41,755 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx?

Based on 846 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,371
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 128
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 46
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 43
Registration plate lamp not working 39
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S460 DHT is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 77,786 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 1.6 Elx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 128 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S460 DHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S460 DHT registered?

S460 DHT is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S460 DHT safe to buy?

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