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S235 GFB

1999 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,560 mi
Last recorded85,560 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS235 GFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 85,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2010 85,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2009 80,486 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 80,454 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear tyres differ in size

o/s/r tyre reinforced/van tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2008 77,384 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 77,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 70,777 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 70,756 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 65,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front and rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Aug 2005 57,461 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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S235 GFB is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S235 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 S235 GFB registered?

S235 GFB is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 10 February 1999.

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