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S291 GFB

1999 Fiat Bravo

Yellow Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,791 mi
Last recorded78,791 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo73,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS291 GFB
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 78,791 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 787,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

advise - advise - offside front brakedisc getting rusty on inner surface

advise - airbag light on - will fail mot april onwards

advise - could have less handbrake lever travel

Pass 31 Jan 2011 74,197 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 74,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

advise - offside front tyre quite badly damaged on sidewall

Pass 12 Jan 2010 70,840 miles

bonnet has no safety strap fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2009 65,748 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 59,933 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 54,213 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 48,111 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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S291 GFB is a 1999 Fiat Bravo in Yellow with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S291 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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What year was S291 GFB registered?

S291 GFB is a 1999 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S291 GFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S291 GFB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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