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V160 FWS

1999 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

18,752 mi
Last recorded18,752 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV160 FWS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 18,752 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 18,752 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 18,427 miles

Two centre exhaust rubber supports broken

Fail 5 Jan 2015 18,426 miles

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

Two centre exhaust rubber supports broken

Pass 7 Jan 2014 18,093 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 17,795 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 17,406 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 17,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Advise ... Battery is insecure

Pass 4 Mar 2011 17,001 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 16,999 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear washer not working

Starter motor noise on start up

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 16,460 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 15,860 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 15,860 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2008 15,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 15,258 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 14,220 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 13,364 miles

Brake fluid level low

Brake fluid level warning light illuminated on dash

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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V160 FWS is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V160 FWS, 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 V160 FWS registered?

V160 FWS is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 21 December 1999.

Is V160 FWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V160 FWS shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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