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S527 NLX

1999 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,956 mi
Last recorded56,956 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS527 NLX
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 56,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 54,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 52,070 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 48,129 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 48,082 miles

All position lamps not working with Ignition off.. (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported Mounting insecure.. (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres have cuts to outer side wall..

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 41,973 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 44,280 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 44,280 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 36,106 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 36,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 27,967 miles

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

front brake discs are worn

Fail 2 Jul 2012 27,967 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs are worn

Pass 25 Jun 2011 26,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 23,311 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 20,204 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 17,838 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 14,428 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 11,277 miles

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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S527 NLX is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S527 NLX, 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 S527 NLX registered?

S527 NLX is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 26 February 1999.

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