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S246 GFB

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

63,802 mi
Last recorded63,802 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS246 GFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 63,802 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 63,755 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 60,997 miles

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

cracks in offside rear brake hose

offside rear tyre in poor condition

slight damage to windowscreen

slight leak from exhaust

Fail 24 Apr 2010 60,976 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

cracks in offside rear brake hose

offside rear tyre in poor condition

slight damage to windowscreen

slight leak from exhaust

Pass 16 Apr 2009 57,683 miles

cracks in both rear brake hoses

cracks in nearside rear tyre outer side wall

offside front wiper blade split

second hand shock absorber fitted to nearside rear

Fail 9 Apr 2009 57,555 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cracks in both rear brake hoses

cracks in nearside rear tyre outer side wall

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 22 Apr 2008 54,860 miles

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

exhaust sheild loose rear

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

underneath of vehicle rusty corrosion

Fail 22 Apr 2008 54,860 miles

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

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

exhaust sheild loose rear

high handbrake travel

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

underneath of vehicle rusty corrosion

Pass 1 May 2007
Fail 25 Apr 2007 53,602 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 51,408 miles

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

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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S246 GFB is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S246 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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S246 GFB is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 10 February 1999.

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