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V75 GCB

1999 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,295 mi
Last recorded94,295 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV75 GCB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2010 94,295 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 94,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 83,836 miles

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

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Apr 2008 76,656 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 76,654 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 73,246 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre bald on edgse - centre section close to minimum

nearside rear indicator lens cracked

Fail 5 Jun 2007 73,246 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre bald on edges - centre section close to minimum

nearside rear indicator lens cracked

Pass 16 Sep 2006 70,010 miles

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

offside & nearside front tyre worn on edges

some splitting of offside & nearside front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 13 Sep 2006 70,010 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

offside & nearside front tyres worn on edges

some splitting of offside & nearside anti roll bar link bushes

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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V75 GCB is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V75 GCB, 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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V75 GCB is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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