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V190 FWS

1999 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,333 mi
Last recorded37,333 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV190 FWS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 37,333 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 37,318 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 33,085 miles

all road springs corroded

both front lower arm ball joint covers split

both front tyres tread low on edges

enigne cover fitted

n/s inner sil corroded

nearside rear tyre slight cracking

oil leak

unable to fully inspect rear brake hoses covered by plastic trim

Pass 11 Dec 2010 29,318 miles

both outer sills are partially covered

both rear suspension coil springs are corroded

fuel cap appears to have the rubber seal missing but I am not sure if it has a seal anyway

various underbody brake pipes are corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2009 26,521 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front anti roll bar link arm bush split

Pass 12 Dec 2008 22,972 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 22,972 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Dec 2007 20,111 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 16,034 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 16,034 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)

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

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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V190 FWS is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V190 FWS, 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 V190 FWS registered?

V190 FWS is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 21 December 1999.

Is V190 FWS safe to buy?

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