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V493 GTC

1999 Fiat Brava 80 SX

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,228 mi
Last recorded74,228 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava 80 SX69,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV493 GTC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 80 SX
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2008 74,228 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 74,228 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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2007 67,417 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 57,745 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 57,745 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 49,732 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b) DANGEROUS

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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V493 GTC is a 1999 Fiat Brava 80 SX in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V493 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 V493 GTC registered?

V493 GTC is a 1999 Fiat Brava 80 SX, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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