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V987 GRB

1999 Fiat Bravo

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

50,937 mi
Last recorded50,937 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo73,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV987 GRB
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 50,937 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 43,916 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

misting of oil around power steering pump area

nsf tyre sidewall cut and wearing edges

nsr tyre sidewall cut

o/s /nsf inner c/v boots insecure

osr handbrake cable outer splitting

slight blow at exhaust joints

Fail 31 Mar 2008 43,916 miles

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

o/s /nsf inner c/v boots insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

misting of oil around power steering pump area

nsf tyre sidewall cut and wearing edges

nsr tyre sidewall cut

osr handbrake cable outer splitting

slight blow at exhaust joints

Fail 19 Mar 2008 43,605 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front antiroll bar link bushes perished

both inner driveshaft gaiters insecure

cooling fan broken

exhaust noisy

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall but not deep enough to expose the cords

Fail 13 Mar 2008 43,371 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front antiroll bar link bushes perished

both inner driveshaft gaiters insecure

cooling fan broken

exhaust noisy

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall but not deep enough to expose the cords

Fail 19 Dec 2007 41,878 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f inner drive shaft gaitor poor condition

n/s/f pad sensor wire loom insecure

parking brake cable insecure n/s

Pass 19 Dec 2006 60,454 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 60,454 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 54,200 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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V987 GRB is a 1999 Fiat Bravo in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 V987 GRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V987 GRB registered?

V987 GRB is a 1999 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 29 December 1999.

Is V987 GRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V987 GRB shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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