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V958 HFB

1999 Fiat Bravo

Gold Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,648 mi
Last recorded80,648 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo73,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV958 HFB
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 80,648 miles

both rear coil springs corroded..

exhaust rubbers cracked..

nearside front bottom ball joint rubber split..

slight side to side movement on handbrake lever..

engine knocking..

Fail 22 Apr 2011 80,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear coil springs corroded..

nearside front bottom ball joint rubber split..

slight side to side movement on handbrake lever..

small rear metal brake pipes corroded..

engine knocking, worn engine water temp high..

Pass 26 Mar 2010 77,799 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 77,742 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear coil springs corroded...

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded..

nearside front coil spring corroded, just hitting inner wing on lock..

offside front bottom ball joint rubber split..

nearside front tyre, offside front tyre on 2mm inner 3/4 band, but worn below 1.6mm inner tread patterns..

Pass 19 Feb 2009 71,994 miles

both front lower ball joint boots split

corrosion on brake pipe

movement in both fron t lower ball joints

Pass 6 Mar 2008 66,303 miles

both front flexis starting to split

both front lower arm ball joint rubbers split

slight play in nsf ball joint

Pass 6 Mar 2007 60,384 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 60,384 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 56,233 miles

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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V958 HFB is a 1999 Fiat Bravo in Gold with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V958 HFB, 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 V958 HFB registered?

V958 HFB is a 1999 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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