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V179 FHG

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,758 mi
Last recorded101,758 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV179 FHG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2010 101,758 miles

Oil leak

high level brake lamp not working

Fail 24 Nov 2010 101,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 6 Nov 2009 95,761 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 95,761 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 87,706 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

stop light in spoiler not working

Fail 7 Nov 2008 87,607 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

stop light in spoiler not working

Fail 9 Nov 2007 77,379 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high vis brake light not fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Nov 2007 77,379 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high vis brake light not fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Nov 2006 69,615 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 64,564 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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V179 FHG is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 V179 FHG, 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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V179 FHG is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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