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V272 RJW

1999 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,201 mi
Last recorded42,201 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV272 RJW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2009 42,201 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 42,201 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 39,711 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 39,711 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2007 33,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise slight cracking o/s/rear tyre side wall

Pass 15 Aug 2007 33,707 miles

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

advise slight cracking o/s/rear tyre side wall

Pass 18 Aug 2006 26,416 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 26,416 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 22,403 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 22,403 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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V272 RJW is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V272 RJW, 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 V272 RJW registered?

V272 RJW is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V272 RJW safe to buy?

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