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VF07 NVJ

2007 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

96,147 mi
Last recorded96,147 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Fiat Bravo66,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF07 NVJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 96,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and join to center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front slight play at steering rack fixings

Offside Front slight play at steering rack fixings

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 96,147 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and join to center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front slight play at steering rack fixings

Offside Front slight play at steering rack fixings

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 95,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2017 87,856 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front steering arm has slight play in the joint

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 87,856 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front steering arm has slight play in the joint

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 81,808 miles

Front slight play/wear on steering rack

Offside Rear Handbrake cable split

Rear child seat fitted, adult belt not checked

exhaust back box severe corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2016 81,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front slight play/wear on steering rack

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Handbrake cable split

Rear child seat fitted, adult belt not checked

exhaust back box severe corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2015 72,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 64,831 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 56,743 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 56,741 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 49,388 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 49,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 42,107 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 41,948 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 34,286 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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VF07 NVJ is a 2007 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2007 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 66,853 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 VF07 NVJ, 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 19 years old, this Fiat Bravo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VF07 NVJ registered?

VF07 NVJ is a 2007 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 June 2007.

Is VF07 NVJ safe to buy?

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