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V712 GSC

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,801 mi
Last recorded68,801 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2007
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV712 GSC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2007 68,801 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 68,795 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 57,750 miles

oil leak

rubber gromits missing from rear brake back plates

surface scratches on windscreen

Fail 17 Jan 2006 57,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

oil leak

rubber cromits missing from rear brake back plates

surface scratches on windscreen

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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V712 GSC is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V712 GSC, 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 V712 GSC registered?

V712 GSC is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 17 November 1999.

Is V712 GSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V712 GSC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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