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V988 HFB

1999 Fiat Bravo

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

70,986 mi
Last recorded70,986 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo73,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV988 HFB
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 70,986 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 May 2015 70,986 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 68,653 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 65,259 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 65,259 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 62,243 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 62,243 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 58,734 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 58,734 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Aug 2009 51,971 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 51,971 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 48,893 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 48,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 45,239 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 45,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 41,234 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 41,234 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

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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V988 HFB is a 1999 Fiat Bravo in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 V988 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 V988 HFB registered?

V988 HFB is a 1999 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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