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S279 GFB

1999 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,736 mi
Last recorded120,736 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo73,131 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS279 GFB
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 120,736 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 120,736 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 116,086 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 116,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 110,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 110,201 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 96,651 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 96,651 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 76,192 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 75,978 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 69,275 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 69,251 miles

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

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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S279 GFB is a 1999 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S279 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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S279 GFB is a 1999 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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