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V274 LAE

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,638 mi
Last recorded79,638 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV274 LAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 79,638 miles

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle to floors and front crossmember

nearside front/offside front outer driveshaft gaiters deteriating

nearside/offside rear shock absorbers slight misting of oil

Fail 11 Nov 2015 79,638 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to underside of vehicle to floors and front crossmember

nearside front/offside front outer driveshaft gaiters deteriating

nearside/offside rear shock absorbers slight misting of oil

Fail 5 Nov 2014 76,808 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front crossmember/ suspension/underside of vehicle slightly corroded

slight misting of offside front/offside rear/nearside rear shock absorbers

Pass 5 Nov 2014 76,808 miles

front crossmember/ suspension/underside of vehicle slightly corroded

slight misting of offside front/offside rear/nearside rear shock absorbers

Pass 6 Nov 2013 73,058 miles

slight corrosion to suspension / under side of vehicle and front suspension crossmember

Pass 6 Nov 2012 69,151 miles

clutch slave cylinder damp

exhaust starting to deteriate

slight corrosion to suspension/ front crossmember/ underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Nov 2011 64,807 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle / front crossmember

Pass 2 Nov 2010 60,291 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front antirollbar bushes starting to perish

front discs slightly pitted

slight under body corrosion

Fail 7 Nov 2009 56,114 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle ok at time of test

cut to nearside front tyre sidewall

nearside boot pan corroded too excess outside prescribed area

Pass 7 Nov 2009 56,114 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle ok at time of test

cut to nearside front tyre sidewall

nearside boot pan corroded too excess outside prescribed area

Pass 2 Jun 2008 51,918 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 47,299 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Jun 2006 42,848 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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V274 LAE is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V274 LAE, 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 V274 LAE registered?

V274 LAE is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 21 December 1999.

Is V274 LAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V274 LAE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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