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V297 JHT

1999 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

61,597 mi
Last recorded61,597 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV297 JHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 61,597 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 61,594 miles

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2014 60,328 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 58,283 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 May 2013 58,283 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre cut in tread

Pass 1 Jun 2012 55,839 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 55,839 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 53,303 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 53,303 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Centre stop light not working

n,s,front anti roll bar bushes perrished

o,s,front anti roll bar bushes perrished

Pass 7 Jul 2010 51,136 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

centre stop bulb not working

ns wiper blade split

os outer cv boot damp with grease

Pass 2 Jul 2009 48,229 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 48,229 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 43,721 miles

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

hole in o/s/f headlamp

Fail 19 Jun 2008 43,721 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

hole in o/s/f headlamp

Pass 22 Jun 2007 37,684 miles

Nearside front tyre bold on inner edge 185/60r1482h

Pass 11 Jul 2006 32,594 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 32,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

chip/crack in offside headlamp lens

offside front tyre bald around inner edge plus @ 2mm † †nearside front tyre scuffed around inner edge † †tyre size = 185/60x14 ('H' rated)

offside rear tyre perished

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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V297 JHT is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V297 JHT, 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 V297 JHT registered?

V297 JHT is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V297 JHT shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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