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V449 FCG

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

53,963 mi
Last recorded53,963 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV449 FCG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 53,963 miles

both front brake flexis cracking

both rear tyres side wall cracking

o/s/f lower ball joint gaitor deteriating

rear steel brake pipes corroding

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2013 53,963 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front brake flexis cracking

both rear tyres side wall cracking

o/s/f lower ball joint gaitor deteriating

rear steel brake pipes corroding

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2012 51,858 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s door strap missing

slight cracking both front brake flexis

slight cracking n/s/r tyre

surface corrosion on underside suspension components of vehicle

Fail 14 Dec 2012 51,858 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s door strap missing

slight cracking both front brake flexis

slight cracking n/s/r tyre

surface corrosion on underside suspension components of vehicle

Pass 30 Dec 2011 49,856 miles

both rear tyres have slight cracking inside walls

Pass 22 Jun 2010 46,800 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 46,790 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake flexi hoses cracking

radiator mounting panel corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2009 41,514 miles

Oil leak

accident damage to n/s/r of vehicle

engine temp gauge very high requires attention

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Fail 16 Feb 2009 41,514 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

accident damage to n/s/r of vehicle

engine temp gauge very high requires attention

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 13 Feb 2008 39,018 miles

n/s/f tyre cut on outter edge

slight distortion on both front brake discs n/s 20kg o/s 10kg

Pass 5 Jan 2007 36,536 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 36,536 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

both rear road springs corroding

slight oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 23 Dec 2005 32,951 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both headlight beam patterns faint

front no plate cracked

gearbox oil leak

o/s/front brake disc corroding

slight distortion both front brake discs

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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V449 FCG is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V449 FCG, 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 V449 FCG registered?

V449 FCG is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 11 November 1999.

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