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V953 GDP

1999 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,653 mi
Last recorded113,653 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo73,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV953 GDP
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 113,653 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 106,656 miles

both front suspension coil springs corroded.

both rear seat belts slow to recoil

exhaust mounts missing on cataylst but secure.

front area of engine sump rusted to limit.

handbrake lever pivot/rachet worn near to limit.

headlamp aim to lower limit.

nearside front anti-roll bushes split to limi/offside front anti-roll bar bushes cracking.

nearside front inner drive-shaft/gaiter area leaking oil.

nearside front lower suspension boot split.

nearside rear coil spring corroded.

offside front lower suspension boot split excessivly split.

offside front seat will not tilt but secure

offside front strut bump stop damaged.

offside rear coil spring corroded to limit.

power steering belt cracked to limit.

rate of increase/decrease of rear brakes near to limit.

tail-gate will not release with lever in car.

various suspension components shows corrosion near to limits.

windscreen shows damage.

wiper blades poor condition .

Fail 2 Jul 2009 106,448 miles

Nearside Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front suspension coil springs corroded.

both rear seat belts slow to recoil

exhaust mounts missing on cataylst but secure.

front area of engine sump rusted to limit.

handbrake lever pivot/rachet worn near to limit.

headlamp aim to lower limit.

nearside front anti-roll bushes split to limi/offside front anti-roll bar bushes cracking.

nearside front inner drive-shaft/gaiter area leaking oil.

nearside front lower suspension boot split.

nearside rear coil spring corroded.

offside front lower suspension boot split excessivly split.

offside front seat will not tilt but secure

offside front strut bump stop damaged.

offside rear coil spring corroded to limit.

power steering belt cracked to limit.

rate of increase/decrease of rear brakes near to limit.

slight exhaust blow at catalyst/centre section joint.

tail-gate will not release with lever in car.

various suspension components shows corrosion near to limits.

windscreen shows damage.

wiper blades poor condition .

Pass 8 Jul 2008 92,567 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front subframe shows corrossion near limits

front wiper blades show wear

handbrake cable bellows torn/split

handbrake ratchet/pivot shows wear

nearside raer tyre outer sidewall small bulge and tread wearing low

various suspension components show corrossion front and rear

windscreen shows damage

Fail 8 Jul 2008 92,567 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front subframe shows corrossion near limits

front wiper blades show wear

handbrake cable bellows torn/split

handbrake ratchet/pivot shows wear

nearside raer tyre outer sidewall small bulge and tread wearing low

various suspension components show corrossion front and rear

windscreen shows damage

Pass 27 Jun 2007 78,531 miles

see last advice shhet test no. 250178177165

Fail 27 Jun 2007 78,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion on suspension components

slight bulge in n/s/r tyre wall

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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V953 GDP is a 1999 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V953 GDP, 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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V953 GDP is a 1999 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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