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S229 VCF

1999 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,853 mi
Last recorded84,853 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo73,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS229 VCF
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 84,853 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside stop lamp slightly discoloured

Fail 9 Jul 2012 84,732 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside stop lamp slightly discoloured

Pass 8 Apr 2011 77,320 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 77,320 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded and pads worn

offside fron t tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre slightly worn on edge

some corrosion on nearside front inner wheel arch

some corrosion on underside

Pass 8 Apr 2010 74,882 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 74,882 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on offside rear brake pipe

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Apr 2009 72,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on offside rear brake pipe

noise from alternator

some corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 18 Mar 2008 69,918 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on offside rear metal brake pipe

general corrosion on underside

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

noisy power steering pump

offside front sill damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2008 69,918 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on offside rear metal brake pipe

general corrosion on underside

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

noisy power steering pump

offside front sill damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2007 67,277 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 67,277 miles

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

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

front discs visually worn

Pass 10 Mar 2006 61,290 miles

front discs corroded on inner faces

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo?

Based on 478,310 MOT tests across 49,250 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
49,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,204
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,672
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12,528
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 11,791
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S229 VCF is a 1999 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 73,131 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 Bravo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S229 VCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S229 VCF registered?

S229 VCF is a 1999 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 January 1999.

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