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S539 HHJ

1999 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,247 mi
Last recorded121,247 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo73,131 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS539 HHJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2009 121,247 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 121,116 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 110,715 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2008 110,715 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 101,916 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front bumper insecure

Minor impact damage nearside rear.Nearside headlamp cracked.Front brake discs corroded.

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 101,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front bumper insecure

Headlamp nearside cracked.Front discs corroded and pads getting low.

Impact damage to nearside rear.

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2007 93,073 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 79,148 miles

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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S539 HHJ is a 1999 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S539 HHJ, 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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S539 HHJ is a 1999 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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