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V990 HBF

1999 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,538 mi
Last recorded83,538 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo73,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV990 HBF
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2010 83,538 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 83,528 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet pull hanging down by pedals

Pass 27 Feb 2009 82,222 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight cracks in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Feb 2009 82,222 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight cracks in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2008 79,756 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 75,461 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 75,458 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 73,609 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 73,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

radiator leaning against power steering pump pully

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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V990 HBF is a 1999 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V990 HBF, 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 V990 HBF registered?

V990 HBF is a 1999 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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