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V448 FWS

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,140 mi
Last recorded90,140 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV448 FWS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2010 90,140 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2009 83,021 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

car in poor condition

Pass 20 Nov 2008 75,841 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 75,841 miles

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

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 69,734 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 60,734 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front flexy slightly deterioted

Pass 30 Aug 2006 61,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 50,872 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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V448 FWS is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V448 FWS, 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.

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What year was V448 FWS registered?

V448 FWS is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 20 December 1999.

Is V448 FWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V448 FWS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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