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V717 GSC

1999 Fiat Bravo

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,026 mi
Last recorded98,026 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo73,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV717 GSC
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2009 98,026 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 97,968 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 91,371 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both bottom ball joint gaiters split on front

Fail 2 Jun 2008 91,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both bottom ball joint gaiters split on front

Pass 1 Jun 2007 83,810 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded require attention

slight imbalance front brakes

slight play o/s/f lower arm rear bush

Pass 2 Nov 2006 78,997 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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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V717 GSC is a 1999 Fiat Bravo in Orange 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 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 V717 GSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V717 GSC registered?

V717 GSC is a 1999 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V717 GSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V717 GSC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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