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J500 RWM

1999 Fiat Brava 1.6 S

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,606 mi
Last recorded68,606 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 RWM
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 S
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2009 68,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear tyres splitting

Fail 12 Feb 2009 68,603 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear tyres splitting

Pass 15 Feb 2008 66,189 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 66,186 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 58,209 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 50,065 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 50,065 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

high level brake light(1 bulb not working)

offside washer jet partially blocked(1 jet working)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 S?

Based on 581 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
6,287
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 84
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
Direction indicator incorrect colour 35
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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J500 RWM is a 1999 Fiat Brava 1.6 S in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.6 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J500 RWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.6 S typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J500 RWM registered?

J500 RWM is a 1999 Fiat Brava 1.6 S, first registered on 30 January 1999.

Is J500 RWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J500 RWM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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