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V295 GCF

1999 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

143,737 mi
Last recorded143,737 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo73,131 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV295 GCF
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2012 143,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 143,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 116,280 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 116,280 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 108,361 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 108,325 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 21 Jul 2009 98,928 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 98,928 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2008 91,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 91,461 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 84,989 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 77,722 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 77,715 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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V295 GCF is a 1999 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V295 GCF, 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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V295 GCF is a 1999 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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