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V42 HOU

1999 Fiat Bravo

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,377 mi
Last recorded71,377 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo73,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV42 HOU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2010 71,377 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 64,386 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 64,386 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 63,470 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 57,984 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 49,541 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 49,541 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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V42 HOU is a 1999 Fiat Bravo in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V42 HOU, 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 V42 HOU registered?

V42 HOU is a 1999 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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