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S527 DFC

1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,377 mi
Last recorded57,377 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx77,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS527 DFC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 Elx
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2007 57,377 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 52,282 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 46,153 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 46,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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S527 DFC is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S527 DFC, 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.

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What year was S527 DFC registered?

S527 DFC is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S527 DFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S527 DFC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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