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V454 EGF

1999 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,309 mi
Last recorded163,309 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV454 EGF
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 163,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 148,619 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 148,608 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 131,972 miles

centre brake light does not funtion, front wheel are alloy rear wheels are steel.

Fail 21 Apr 2008 117,208 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 117,208 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 102,623 miles

front brake pads very low

Pass 4 Apr 2006 91,721 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 91,598 miles

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

off side door mirror glass is cracked †centre stop light has bulbs not working †blades are torn †rear box is corroded †off side front chassis is damaged and split

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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V454 EGF is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V454 EGF, 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 V454 EGF registered?

V454 EGF is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 13 October 1999.

Is V454 EGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V454 EGF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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