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V401 HHW

1999 Fiat Bravo

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,890 mi
Last recorded124,890 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo73,131 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV401 HHW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 124,890 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 124,801 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 109,192 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 109,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 100,604 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 89,793 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 89,793 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)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 83,841 miles

slight blow from exhaust system, slight play in o/s/f track rod end but both not considered reason for rejection.

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo?

Based on 478,310 MOT tests across 49,250 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
49,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,204
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,672
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12,528
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 11,791
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V401 HHW is a 1999 Fiat Bravo in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 73,131 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 Bravo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V401 HHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Bravo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V401 HHW registered?

V401 HHW is a 1999 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 12 October 1999.

Is V401 HHW safe to buy?

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