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V439 LAE

1999 Fiat Brava 80 S

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,638 mi
Last recorded74,638 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava 80 S71,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV439 LAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 80 S
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 74,638 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 74,638 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)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2008 66,022 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 66,022 miles

Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 61,331 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 61,327 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

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)

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

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 52,963 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 52,963 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Oct 2005 47,584 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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V439 LAE is a 1999 Fiat Brava 80 S in Blue 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 V439 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 V439 LAE registered?

V439 LAE is a 1999 Fiat Brava 80 S, first registered on 21 December 1999.

Is V439 LAE safe to buy?

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