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V897 GNF

1999 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,384 mi
Last recorded56,384 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo73,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV897 GNF
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 May 2013 56,384 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear shockers corroding

both rear tyres cracking and out of shape on inside edgd

brake fluid below min mark

clutch pedal stiff

hand brake high

n/s wiper blade torn

n/s/r light cluster cracked

o/s door handle outer cover deteriorated

oil leak on engine

power steering level below min mark

rear bumper cracked

rear coil springs corroding

rear wiper scratching screen

front discs badly corroded on inside face

Pass 1 May 2012 54,219 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres cracking on inside walls

clutch pedal stiff

front brake discs corroding on inner surfaces

front to rear brake pipe at rear of vehicle corroding

handbrake high

n/s/r bumper corner cracked

n/s/r light cluster cracked

o/s/r rear seat belt fraying

power steering fluid below minimum

slight blow from cat

slight play in o/s track rod end

Fail 24 Apr 2012 54,192 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres cracking on inside walls

clutch pedal stiff

front brake discs corroding on inner surfaces

front to rear brake pipe at rear of vehicle corroding

handbrake high

n/s/r bumper corner cracked

n/s/r light cluster cracked

o/s/r rear seat belt fraying

power steering fluid below minimum

slight blow from cat

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 4 May 2011 51,496 miles

corrosion on brake pipe near fuel tank

corrosion on front sub-frame

front brake discs corroded plus worn

n/s/r bumper damaged

o/s wiper split

o/s/f bottom balljoint boot split

rear tyres cracking

slight play in o/s steering

Fail 4 May 2011 51,496 miles

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

corrosion on brake pipe near fuel tank

corrosion on front sub-frame

front brake discs corroded plus worn

n/s/r bumper damaged

o/s wiper split

o/s/f bottom balljoint boot split

rear tyres cracking

slight play in o/s steering

Pass 10 Feb 2010 48,932 miles

front brake discs partially pitted and corroded on inner faces

slight blow from middle of exhaust

slight cracking to o/s/r tyre

slight cuts/fraying o/s/r seat belt

Pass 6 Jan 2009 45,526 miles

child seat n/s/r unable to fully check seat belt.

damage to n/s wing and door

n/s/f/ tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/f bottom ball joint boot split

plastic trim on n/s door adrift

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

slight play in n/s/f lower suspension arm bush

Pass 14 Dec 2007 41,333 miles

deterioration to n/s/f lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 22 Dec 2006 32,497 miles

exhaust flexible section deteriorating

slight fray o/s/r seatbelt

Pass 20 Dec 2005 25,623 miles

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

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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V897 GNF is a 1999 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V897 GNF, 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 V897 GNF registered?

V897 GNF is a 1999 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 29 November 1999.

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