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V862 GSC

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

77,641 mi
Last recorded77,641 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV862 GSC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2013 77,641 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

All R suspension components corroded

F Subframe corroded

N/S/R & O/S/F Tyre valves deteriorated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R Bump stop detached

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

R Flexi ferrules corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Some bolts loose on R Engine/ geagbox mounting

Pass 7 Sep 2012 74,147 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 74,147 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 70,439 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 70,434 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 66,563 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 66,563 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 61,647 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 56,213 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 56,213 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 51,718 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 51,718 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 49,906 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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V862 GSC is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V862 GSC, 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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What year was V862 GSC registered?

V862 GSC is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V862 GSC shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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