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L18 ARG

1999 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,743 mi
Last recorded73,743 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo73,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 ARG
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2009 73,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 69,264 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 69,257 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 60,039 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 45,966 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 32,201 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 32,196 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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L18 ARG is a 1999 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L18 ARG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L18 ARG registered?

L18 ARG is a 1999 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 24 March 1999.

Is L18 ARG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L18 ARG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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