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V359 GTC

1999 Fiat Brava 80 SX

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,678 mi
Last recorded42,678 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava 80 SX69,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV359 GTC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 80 SX
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2008 42,678 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 42,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Sep 2007 40,075 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 37,995 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 37,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2005 34,627 miles

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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V359 GTC is a 1999 Fiat Brava 80 SX in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V359 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 V359 GTC registered?

V359 GTC is a 1999 Fiat Brava 80 SX, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V359 GTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V359 GTC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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