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S142 VCF

1999 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,133 mi
Last recorded80,133 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS142 VCF
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2010 80,133 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four coil springs corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2010 79,852 miles

Nearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2009 66,419 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Jan 2009 66,419 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jan 2008 61,165 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 61,165 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

air bag light on

Pass 17 Jan 2007 57,933 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 57,933 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 55,069 miles

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?

Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
58,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,026
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,561
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 22,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,482
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14,757
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S142 VCF is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 68,731 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 Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 57,026 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S142 VCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was S142 VCF registered?

S142 VCF is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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