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V495 OUG

1999 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

135,949 mi
Last recorded135,949 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo73,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV495 OUG
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 135,949 miles

Front Cross member corroded but not weakened. majority of components sign of corrosion.

Gearbox oil leak.

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 135,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded complete sill corroded. (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Cross member corroded but not weakened. majority of components sign of corrosion.

Gearbox oil leak.

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 129,668 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 129,665 miles

Centre Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014

Rear panel (behind bumper) corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2014

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Rear panel (behind bumper) corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2013 116,534 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pressure switch disconnected.

Fail 9 Dec 2013 116,533 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pressure switch disconnected.

Fail 7 Dec 2012 110,626 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 110,626 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 103,579 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

O/s/front inner brake discs slightly rusted and pitted

Power steering pipes slightly rusty

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 103,574 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

O/s/front inner brake discs slightly rusted and pitted

Power steering pipes slightly rusty

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 97,426 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 97,426 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 89,269 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 89,269 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 75,953 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 65,915 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 52,188 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 51,934 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

twist in o/s/r brake hose signs of rusting on other hose unions

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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V495 OUG is a 1999 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V495 OUG, 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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V495 OUG is a 1999 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 29 November 1999.

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