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S181 GWH

1999 Fiat Brava

White Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,344 mi
Last recorded124,344 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS181 GWH
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 124,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 121,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2015 121,839 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Mar 2014 118,710 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 118,710 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 115,419 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 112,458 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside inner sill corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2012 112,447 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside inner sill corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2011 109,534 miles

Front brake pads worn to limit

Pass 1 Apr 2010 107,271 miles

Fron t brake pads HEAVILY worn

Offside front and nearside front brake flexi hoses perished

Slight movement/noise nearside rear radius arm bush

Fail 29 Mar 2010 107,267 miles

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

Brake fluid level low

Fron t brake pads HEAVILY worn

Offside front and nearside front brake flexi hoses perished

Slight movement/noise nearside rear radius arm bush

Pass 1 Apr 2009 105,119 miles

Both front brake hoses perished

Child seat nearside rear

Front brake pads worn low

Offside front shock absorber leaking and damping effect reduced

Offside rear rigid brake pipe corroded

Some bulbs in high level brake light inoperative

Pass 3 Apr 2008 101,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s headlight pattern is slightly defused

stone chips in the n/s of headlight

Fail 30 Mar 2007 95,948 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 95,948 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 87,021 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 86,999 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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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S181 GWH is a 1999 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S181 GWH, 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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S181 GWH is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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