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V117 GTC

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,032 mi
Last recorded36,032 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV117 GTC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 36,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough ro reach ply or cords

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 35,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 34,356 miles

All coil springs corroded

Lower part of radiator damaged

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 34,356 miles

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

All coil springs corroded

Lower part of radiator damaged

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 33,058 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2008 32,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

slight drag on o/s/r wheel

Fail 9 Jul 2008 32,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

slight drag on o/s/r wheel

Pass 2 Jul 2007 29,955 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 29,943 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2006 24,889 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 22,503 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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V117 GTC is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V117 GTC, 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 V117 GTC registered?

V117 GTC is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 16 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V117 GTC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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