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S386 GFB

1999 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,788 mi
Last recorded125,788 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo73,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS386 GFB
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 125,788 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

child seat fitted nearside rear

offside door mirror damaged

Fail 28 Jun 2013 125,754 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

child seat fitted nearside rear

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2012 123,921 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2011 121,849 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 30 Jun 2011 121,849 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 18 Jun 2010 119,696 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 119,696 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 117,224 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 117,223 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 113,248 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 113,248 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 107,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 97,739 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2006 97,739 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

oil leak

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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S386 GFB is a 1999 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S386 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 S386 GFB registered?

S386 GFB is a 1999 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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