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V318 GTC

1999 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,323 mi
Last recorded99,323 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo73,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV318 GTC
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 99,323 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 99,267 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)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 May 2011 98,258 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine noise???

o/s front tyre uneven wear inner edge worn

slight wear o/s rear radius arm bearing

Pass 4 May 2010 92,797 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 88,671 miles

185/60/14 X4

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

NO INDECATION OF PRIOR T/BELT REPLACEMENT!!AGE OF VEHILCE AND MILEAGE INDECATES REPLACEMENT REQUIRED.

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

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER HEAT SHIELD PEELING

Fail 12 Aug 2008 88,671 miles

185/60/14 X4

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

NO INDECATION OF PRIOR T/BELT REPLACEMENT!!AGE OF VEHILCE AND MILEAGE INDECATES REPLACEMENT REQUIRED.

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER HEAT SHIELD PEELING

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 84,337 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 84,294 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise nsr tyre perishing

Pass 3 Aug 2006 80,823 miles

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

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

n/s/front inner cv gaitor cracked & oil visible on boot

surface corrosion of o/s/ & n/s/rear suspension springs

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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V318 GTC is a 1999 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V318 GTC, 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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What year was V318 GTC registered?

V318 GTC is a 1999 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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