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S240 VCF

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,444 mi
Last recorded84,444 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS240 VCF
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2010 84,444 miles

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

all coil springs corroded

front reg plate cracked slightly

o/s head lamp glass broken(but secure )

only just passed emission test

rear brake pipes corroded

under body badly corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2010 84,444 miles

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

all coil springs corroded

o/s head lamp glass broken(but secure )

only just passed emission test

rear brake pipes corroded

under body corroded

Pass 12 May 2009 81,208 miles

n/s centre floor corroded

n/s front tyre perished

o/s h/light broken

Fail 11 May 2009 81,208 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

n/s centre floor corroded

n/s front tyre perished

Pass 18 Apr 2008 77,553 miles

o/s headlamp glass chipped

Fail 18 Apr 2008 77,553 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

o/s headlamp glass chipped

Pass 18 May 2007 69,820 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 69,820 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Fail 15 May 2006 63,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2006 63,065 miles

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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S240 VCF is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S240 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 S240 VCF registered?

S240 VCF is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 12 February 1999.

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