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S486 VCF

1999 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,489 mi
Last recorded76,489 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS486 VCF
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 76,489 miles

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

areas of surface corrosion to underside

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2011 76,489 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

areas of surface corrosion to underside

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2010 74,224 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 74,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

rear sp[rings very rusty various pipes rusty rea exhaust box poor

Fail 15 Jan 2010 74,211 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Grease around n/s/f cv boot no splits found

all door handles stiff

exhaust in poor condtion

floor pans very corroded

front subframe corroded on limit

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

headlight images poor

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished

o/s/f tyre on limit

rear brakes imbalanced

rear silancer in poor condtion one bracket broken 2nd skin broken

slight brake bind to n/s/r

slight rear light interaction

Pass 19 Jan 2009 72,933 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 66,742 miles

both rear coil springs very rusty

front brake pads close to lower limit

n.s.r tyre low on edges + puncture

Pass 29 Dec 2006 60,212 miles

rear box in poor condition

Fail 29 Dec 2006 60,212 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear box in poor condition

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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S486 VCF is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,581cc 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 S486 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 S486 VCF registered?

S486 VCF is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 25 February 1999.

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