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S278 GFB

1999 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,463 mi
Last recorded115,463 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX78,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS278 GFB
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.6 SX
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2008 115,463 miles

airbag light on

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2007 102,110 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 87,107 miles

rear brake pipe showing sign of corrosion

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX?

Based on 2,252 MOT tests across 490 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
6,894
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
490
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 340
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 139
Registration plate lamp not working 129
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 125
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S278 GFB is a 1999 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.0% with a typical mileage of 78,941 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 340 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S278 GFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S278 GFB registered?

S278 GFB is a 1999 Fiat Bravo 1.6 SX, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S278 GFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S278 GFB shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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