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S597 DTN

1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx

White Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,972 mi
Last recorded87,972 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx77,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS597 DTN
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 Elx
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2008 87,972 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 87,926 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 79,557 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 79,557 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S597 DTN is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx in White with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S597 DTN, 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 S597 DTN registered?

S597 DTN is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 Elx, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is S597 DTN safe to buy?

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