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V258 GBA

1999 Fiat Brava 100 SX

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,389 mi
Last recorded79,389 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava 100 SX68,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV258 GBA
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 100 SX
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2009 79,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front wing damaged

offside front wing damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2009 79,389 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front wing damaged

offside front wing damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2008 74,553 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 74,539 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 69,775 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 69,740 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

interior mirror loose.

nearside front wing damage.

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 100 SX?

Based on 1,911 MOT tests across 383 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
8,179
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
383
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 226
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 217
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 128
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 114
Registration plate lamp not working 98
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V258 GBA is a 1999 Fiat Brava 100 SX in Black with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Brava 100 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 68,902 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 100 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V258 GBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 100 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Brava 100 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V258 GBA is a 1999 Fiat Brava 100 SX, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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