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S480 VCF

1999 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S

Blue Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,311 mi
Last recorded57,311 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S66,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS480 VCF
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.4 S
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2008 57,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 57,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 47,710 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2007 47,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 38,746 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.4 S?

Based on 3,298 MOT tests across 713 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
5,855
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
713
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 566
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 279
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 201
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 193
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 185
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S480 VCF is a 1999 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S in Blue with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 66,504 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 1.4 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 566 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S480 VCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.4 S typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.4 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S480 VCF registered?

S480 VCF is a 1999 Fiat Bravo 1.4 S, first registered on 22 February 1999.

Is S480 VCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S480 VCF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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