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S523 EFG

1999 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2010
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,598 mi
Last recorded84,598 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS523 EFG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2009 84,598 miles

Front exhaust mount small cracks

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 80,819 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 80,813 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 80,429 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 80,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both rear coil springs have slight corrosion

both rear side lights have slight interaction with other lights

catalytic converter has slight leak from welding repair

Pass 6 Jun 2007 72,258 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 65,195 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 65,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake near end of travel.

Pass 13 Jun 2005 53,517 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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S523 EFG is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S523 EFG, 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.

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What year was S523 EFG registered?

S523 EFG is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 26 February 1999.

Is S523 EFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S523 EFG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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