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V173 JHW

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,575 mi
Last recorded85,575 miles
Recorded on29 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV173 JHW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2010 85,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 80,480 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 80,480 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 70,362 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 70,362 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 64,357 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 58,524 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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V173 JHW is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V173 JHW, 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 V173 JHW registered?

V173 JHW is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 October 1999.

Is V173 JHW safe to buy?

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