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BCZ 4150

1999 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,113 mi
Last recorded114,113 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo73,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCZ 4150
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 114,113 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 111,331 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 111,331 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 111,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 111,325 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 111,325 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 May 2008 108,747 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 102,780 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 102,780 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo?

Based on 478,310 MOT tests across 49,250 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
49,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,204
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,672
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12,528
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 11,791
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BCZ 4150 is a 1999 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 73,131 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 Bravo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BCZ 4150, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Bravo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BCZ 4150 registered?

BCZ 4150 is a 1999 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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