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S431 VEL

1999 Fiat Bravo

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,038 mi
Last recorded71,038 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo73,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS431 VEL
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2014 71,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear tyry sidewall deteriorated.

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY WORN

Pass 17 Jan 2013 63,985 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

ns sill damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2013 63,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

ns sill damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2011 60,215 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 56,524 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 53,151 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 48,885 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 44,350 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 42,163 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 36,678 miles

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

n/s/f sill damage

power steering belt cracked

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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S431 VEL is a 1999 Fiat Bravo in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S431 VEL, 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 S431 VEL registered?

S431 VEL is a 1999 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 26 February 1999.

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