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V43 GTC

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

90,901 mi
Last recorded90,901 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV43 GTC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 90,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front to rear brake pipe corroding

n/s/f indicator fading

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre cracking

rear brake pipes at wheel cylinders corroding

Fail 28 Sep 2012 90,899 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front to rear brake pipe corroding

n/s/f indicator fading

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre cracking

rear brake pipes at wheel cylinders corroding

Pass 16 Sep 2011 85,784 miles

Crash damage to front of car

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Sep 2011 85,780 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Crash damage to front of car

Lambda & HC close to limits

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Sep 2010 79,608 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 79,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 73,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2009 73,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2008 68,141 miles

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

accident damaged front

Pass 28 Sep 2007 63,216 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 63,216 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 56,892 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 56,892 miles

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Sep 2006 56,892 miles

Centre Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 49,588 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?

Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
58,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,026
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,561
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 22,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,482
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14,757
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V43 GTC is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 68,731 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 57,026 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V43 GTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V43 GTC registered?

V43 GTC is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 October 1999.

Is V43 GTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V43 GTC shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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