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S209 GFB

1999 Fiat Brava

White Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,737 mi
Last recorded94,737 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS209 GFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2010 94,737 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 88,971 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inside edge

n/s/f tyre has cut in wall not to cords

Pass 24 Feb 2009 88,971 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inside edge

n/s/f tyre has cut in wall not to cords

Pass 11 Feb 2008 82,022 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 82,022 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 76,570 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 76,570 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 69,783 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake slightly high needs adjustment

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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S209 GFB is a 1999 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S209 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 S209 GFB registered?

S209 GFB is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 23 February 1999.

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