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S173 VCF

1999 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,235 mi
Last recorded100,235 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2007
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX70,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS173 VCF
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 SX
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2007 100,235 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 81,327 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 80,884 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

parking brake efficiency close to limit.

slight power steering fluid leaks.

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX?

Based on 4,212 MOT tests across 927 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
927
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 605
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 365
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 278
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 246
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 215
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S173 VCF is a 1999 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 70,922 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 605 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S173 VCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S173 VCF registered?

S173 VCF is a 1999 Fiat Bravo 1.4 SX, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S173 VCF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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