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V385 LAE

1999 Fiat Brava 80 S

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2009
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,714 mi
Last recorded85,714 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava 80 S71,745 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV385 LAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 80 S
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2008 85,714 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2008 85,714 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2007 80,959 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 71,524 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 71,523 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Jan 2006 58,675 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 58,675 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2005 45,943 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 45,943 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 80 S?

Based on 1,453 MOT tests across 261 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
7,505
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 251
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 97
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 80
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 72
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V385 LAE is a 1999 Fiat Brava 80 S in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Brava 80 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 71,745 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 80 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 251 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V385 LAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 80 S typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Brava 80 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V385 LAE registered?

V385 LAE is a 1999 Fiat Brava 80 S, first registered on 21 December 1999.

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