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V165 DSL

1999 Fiat Brava 80 S

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,761 mi
Last recorded81,761 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava 80 S71,745 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV165 DSL
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 80 S
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2008 81,761 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 81,761 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear indicator bulbd slightly faded

nearside rear tyre close to tread depth limit

Pass 8 Mar 2007 71,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 63,770 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 63,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 80 S?

Based on 1,453 MOT tests across 261 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
7,505
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 251
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 97
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 80
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 72
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V165 DSL is a 1999 Fiat Brava 80 S in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Brava 80 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 71,745 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 80 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 251 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V165 DSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 80 S typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Brava 80 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V165 DSL is a 1999 Fiat Brava 80 S, first registered on 14 October 1999.

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