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V43 JOU

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,371 mi
Last recorded71,371 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV43 JOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 71,371 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre outer wall deteriorated

offside rear lens repaired with tape

Pass 19 Jun 2012 67,132 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 67,132 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r tyre perished side wall

o/s/r lens broken

Pass 28 Jun 2011 62,887 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 62,887 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre brake light damaged

o/s/r lens damaged temp repair made

rear wiper missing

Pass 19 Jun 2010 58,443 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 53,799 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 47,672 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 47,672 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 39,347 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 33,488 miles

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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V43 JOU is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V43 JOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V43 JOU registered?

V43 JOU is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 20 December 1999.

Is V43 JOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V43 JOU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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