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S221 GAE

1999 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,398 mi
Last recorded70,398 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS221 GAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2008 70,398 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

f/r b/hoses rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/f/r susp rusty/tank straps rusty/p/s pipes rusty/

Fail 17 Dec 2008 70,398 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

f/r b/hoses rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/f/r susp rusty/tank straps rusty/p/s pipes rusty/

Pass 19 Dec 2007 67,256 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 67,256 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

f/r susp rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes

tank straps rusty/emissions erratic

Pass 19 Dec 2006 63,355 miles

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

Oil leak

rear blade torn †f/r b/hoses rusty †f/r susp.rusty †slight det f/r susp.r/bushes †tank straps rusty

Pass 22 Dec 2005 60,024 miles

rear tail pipe broken off

Fail 21 Dec 2005 60,024 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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S221 GAE is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S221 GAE, 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 S221 GAE registered?

S221 GAE is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 2 January 1999.

Is S221 GAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S221 GAE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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