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V237 GTC

1999 Fiat Brava 80 SX

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,996 mi
Last recorded100,996 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava 80 SX69,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV237 GTC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 80 SX
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 100,996 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 94,092 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 94,092 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 88,509 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 88,509 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2007 88,496 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

nearside front headlamp lens broken not affecting beam pattern

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 80 SX?

Based on 7,650 MOT tests across 1,534 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
7,658
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
1,534
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,357
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 837
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 538
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 429
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 366
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V237 GTC is a 1999 Fiat Brava 80 SX in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Brava 80 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 69,072 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 Brava 80 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V237 GTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 80 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Brava 80 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V237 GTC registered?

V237 GTC is a 1999 Fiat Brava 80 SX, first registered on 3 December 1999.

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