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V160 HOU

1999 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,463 mi
Last recorded101,463 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV160 HOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2013 101,463 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST

Pass 15 May 2012 97,017 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 14 May 2012 97,010 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Mar 2011 89,260 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 89,258 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 81,742 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 81,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 73,899 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 73,899 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 63,389 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 52,627 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 45,310 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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V160 HOU is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V160 HOU, 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 HOU registered?

V160 HOU is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 23 December 1999.

Is V160 HOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V160 HOU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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