MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,653 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 .
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 .
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
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
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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?
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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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