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V859 XEE

1999 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,649 mi
Last recorded90,649 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo73,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV859 XEE
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2009 90,649 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2008 82,468 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2008 82,463 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 78,021 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

airbag warning light on

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine lower cover insecure

jacking damage front chassis

Fail 16 Oct 2007 77,946 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

engine lower cover insecure

jacking damage front chassis

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

airbag warning light on

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 73,806 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

outer sills very rusty

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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V859 XEE is a 1999 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V859 XEE, 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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V859 XEE is a 1999 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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