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S176 VCF

1999 Fiat Brava

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,216 mi
Last recorded76,216 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS176 VCF
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2011 76,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

a warning light on dash

high level brake light has a few LEDS not working

Fail 12 Jan 2011 76,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

a warning light on dash

high level brake light has a few LEDS not working

Pass 11 Jan 2010 74,513 miles

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

Oil leak

hand brake slack

Fail 11 Jan 2010 74,513 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

hand brake slack

Pass 8 Jan 2009 71,900 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 71,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

auxialry belt cracking slightly

front brake discs slightly pitted

middle section exhaust rubber perishing

n/s/r handbrake cable clip detached

o/s/f door check strap loose

o/s/r backplate brake inspection bung missing

o/s/r shocker leaking slightly

oil leaks

rear tyres perishing slightly and rear tyre valves splitting

Pass 7 Jan 2008 68,890 miles

175/65/14 small cut in o/s/r outer side wall of tyre

front washer jets need adjustment

high level brake light has several bulps not working

middle exhaust rubber not on its mounting

o/s/r shocker damp

oil leaks around engine

rear tyre valves perishing

slight interaction on rear lights

Pass 15 Jan 2007 66,474 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 62,776 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 62,776 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?

Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
58,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,026
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,561
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 22,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,482
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14,757
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S176 VCF is a 1999 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 68,731 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 57,026 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S176 VCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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S176 VCF is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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