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V157 GDL

1999 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,173 mi
Last recorded34,173 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV157 GDL
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2012 34,173 miles

o/s/r tyre startig to perish on side wall

rear coil springs slightly rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2011 33,929 miles

Both rear springs are rusty

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 33,539 miles

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

both rear tyres side walls slighty perishing

Pass 27 Nov 2008 32,888 miles

All coil springs corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake pads wearing low

Offside front brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 19 Sep 2007 31,477 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 28,504 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2005 25,323 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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V157 GDL is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V157 GDL, 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 V157 GDL registered?

V157 GDL is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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