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S519 VBU

1999 Fiat Bravo

Yellow Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,260 mi
Last recorded70,260 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo73,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS519 VBU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2010 70,260 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 70,249 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 65,353 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 62,850 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 62,815 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 55,437 miles

both front tyres slight cut in side wall

Pass 31 Jan 2006 48,114 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 48,113 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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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S519 VBU is a 1999 Fiat Bravo in Yellow with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S519 VBU, 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 S519 VBU registered?

S519 VBU is a 1999 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 2 February 1999.

Is S519 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S519 VBU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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