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V780 LJX

1999 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

52,185 mi
Last recorded52,185 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo73,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV780 LJX
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 52,185 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 49,318 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 49,205 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 42,777 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside mirror glasss broken

Pass 22 Nov 2010 35,615 miles

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

N/S mirror damage but not drastically reducing view to rear

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S wiper not 100%

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2009 30,829 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 30,829 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 26,301 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 16,936 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 16,936 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 3,764 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 3,764 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2006 1,879 miles

Rust on front to rear brake pipes and brake pipe to o/s/r flexy .

Fail 13 Feb 2006 1,879 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear silencer corroded .

Rust on both front to rear brake pipes . †

Rust on brake pipe to o/s/r flexy hose .

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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V780 LJX is a 1999 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V780 LJX, 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 V780 LJX registered?

V780 LJX is a 1999 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V780 LJX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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