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V266 FWS

1999 Fiat Brava

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,629 mi
Last recorded98,629 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV266 FWS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 98,629 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 96,914 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 95,509 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 93,712 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 91,946 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 88,576 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 88,976 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 84,871 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 84,871 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Mar 2007 80,109 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 75,423 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear brake pipe rusted

Pass 1 Aug 2006 75,423 miles

offside rear brake pipe rusted

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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V266 FWS is a 1999 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V266 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 V266 FWS registered?

V266 FWS is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 16 December 1999.

Is V266 FWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V266 FWS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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