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V71 OAJ

1999 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

59,258 mi
Last recorded59,258 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo73,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV71 OAJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 59,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed checkstrap (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged front and rear valve stem perished/ misaligned (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 57,407 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 57,389 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 55,405 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 54,926 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 53,992 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 52,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 52,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 52,244 miles

both front suspension lower arm ball joint boots cracking/perishing

exhaust front pipe flexi-section deteriorating & blowing slightly

n/s/r brake binding slightly

rear exhaust silencer box corroding

Fail 13 Nov 2012 52,244 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front suspension lower arm ball joint boots cracking/perishing

exhaust front pipe flexi-section deteriorating & blowing slightly

n/s/r brake binding slightly

rear exhaust silencer box corroding

Fail 9 Nov 2012 52,242 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 52,243 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 52,223 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 52,223 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 51,856 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 51,856 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2006 50,770 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 50,770 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake performance poor and further inspection of rear brakes is advised

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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V71 OAJ is a 1999 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V71 OAJ, 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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What year was V71 OAJ registered?

V71 OAJ is a 1999 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 24 November 1999.

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