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S317 GFB

1999 Fiat Brava 1.4 S

Grey Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,117 mi
Last recorded85,117 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava 1.4 S64,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS317 GFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.4 S
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2009 85,117 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s rear coil spring corroded

n/s rear tyre wall cracked.

Fail 30 Apr 2009 85,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

n/s rear coil spring corroded

n/s rear tyre wall cracked.

Pass 24 Apr 2008 75,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 66,255 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 66,192 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 54,678 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 54,673 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.4 S?

Based on 6,510 MOT tests across 1,424 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,996
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,210
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 613
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 407
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
Registration plate lamp not working 328
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S317 GFB is a 1999 Fiat Brava 1.4 S in Grey with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Brava 1.4 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 64,625 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 1.4 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S317 GFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.4 S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.4 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S317 GFB registered?

S317 GFB is a 1999 Fiat Brava 1.4 S, first registered on 10 February 1999.

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