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V389 GDX

1999 Fiat Brava 100 SX Auto

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,058 mi
Last recorded87,058 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava 100 SX Auto60,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV389 GDX
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 100 SX Auto
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 87,058 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 87,058 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 74,302 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 74,295 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 63,331 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 50,665 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 50,633 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 100 SX Auto?

Based on 713 MOT tests across 158 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
6,077
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68
Brake pipe excessively corroded 50
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29
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V389 GDX is a 1999 Fiat Brava 100 SX Auto in Black with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Brava 100 SX Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 60,715 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V389 GDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V389 GDX registered?

V389 GDX is a 1999 Fiat Brava 100 SX Auto, first registered on 5 November 1999.

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