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S255 GAE

1999 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,652 mi
Last recorded117,652 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS255 GAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2013 117,652 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear coil springs corroded

centre exhaust rubber mount deterirated

various body work damage

Pass 31 Aug 2012 110,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 110,116 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 98,951 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 98,889 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both centre exhaust mount rubbers split

Pass 18 Feb 2010 87,938 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 87,857 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 82,190 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 75,937 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyre's badly worn on outer edge's.

Fail 31 Mar 2007 75,937 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyre's badly worn on outer edge's.

Pass 17 Mar 2006 63,723 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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S255 GAE is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S255 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 S255 GAE registered?

S255 GAE is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 2 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S255 GAE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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