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S252 GFB

1999 Fiat Bravo

White Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,953 mi
Last recorded116,953 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo73,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS252 GFB
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2010 116,953 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 116,953 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 116,226 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 106,821 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 106,793 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

exhaust non standard noisy

limited suspension movement

underside surface corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2008 100,150 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 100,092 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Sep 2007 91,393 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 81,137 miles

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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S252 GFB is a 1999 Fiat Bravo in White with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S252 GFB, 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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S252 GFB is a 1999 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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