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V521 HFB

1999 Fiat Bravo

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,547 mi
Last recorded127,547 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo73,131 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV521 HFB
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2011 127,547 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 127,854 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 116,729 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 116,729 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 104,977 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 104,975 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2008 94,453 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 94,401 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 81,762 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 81,761 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Interior mirror missing.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 68,295 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 68,295 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V521 HFB is a 1999 Fiat Bravo in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V521 HFB, 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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V521 HFB is a 1999 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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