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V178 FNG

1999 Fiat Brava

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,515 mi
Last recorded65,515 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV178 FNG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2008 65,515 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2008 65,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2007 47,439 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2006 43,231 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 43,231 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

both front bottom ball joint rubbers split

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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V178 FNG is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V178 FNG, 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 V178 FNG registered?

V178 FNG is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V178 FNG safe to buy?

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