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S187 GFB

1999 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

69,629 mi
Last recorded69,629 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS187 GFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2010 69,629 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 69,629 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 65,971 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 65,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 62,445 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 62,445 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 57,155 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 57,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 50,503 miles

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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S187 GFB is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Black 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 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 S187 GFB, 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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What year was S187 GFB registered?

S187 GFB is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 23 February 1999.

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