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V174 JHW

1999 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

109,781 mi
Last recorded109,781 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV174 JHW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 109,781 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 109,781 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 107,430 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 107,428 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2007 103,943 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

bodywork has dents

both front mud guard insecure

idle speed slightly high

nearside front wheel cover missing

Fail 8 Dec 2007 103,943 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear mudguard insecure

bodywork has dents

both front mud guard insecure

idle speed slightly high

nearside front wheel cover missing

Pass 2 Dec 2006 100,532 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 98,920 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 98,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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V174 JHW is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc 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 V174 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 V174 JHW registered?

V174 JHW is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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