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S312 VCF

1999 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,519 mi
Last recorded87,519 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS312 VCF
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 87,519 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 87,501 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 75,383 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 75,317 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 69,460 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 65,478 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 58,244 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 58,090 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 58,090 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 54,398 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

n/s inner cv boot weaping oil

Fail 4 Feb 2006 54,314 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

n/s inner driveshaft boot weaping oil

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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S312 VCF is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc 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 S312 VCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S312 VCF registered?

S312 VCF is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 17 February 1999.

Is S312 VCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S312 VCF 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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