Fiat Brava 80 Sx (1999)
1999 Fiat Brava 80 Sx
CarHunch analysed 1,172 real MOT records for the 1999 Fiat Brava 80 Sx. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1999 Fiat Brava 80 SX has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 33.8%, less than half the UK average of 80%, which makes it a genuinely unreliable prospect for a car of this age. Dangerous defects have appeared in 8.8% of these vehicles—not catastrophic, but something to factor into your risk assessment.
At a median mileage of around 69,000 miles for a 25-year-old car, these Bravas have been used sensibly, yet they still rack up nearly one failure and two advisories per test on average, suggesting fundamental design or build weaknesses rather than wear-and-tear issues. Before committing to one, get a thorough pre-purchase inspection focused on the electrical system and suspension, as the pattern of recurring faults points to structural vulnerabilities that routine maintenance won't solve.
What to check before buying a 1999 Fiat Brava 80 Sx
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 1999 Fiat Brava 80 Sx vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1999 Fiat Brava 80 Sx vehicles fall between 57,680 and 82,504 miles.
MOT History Averages
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