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V454 HHW

1999 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

117,321 mi
Last recorded117,321 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV454 HHW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2015 117,321 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front sill rot but not in prescribed area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear floorpan corroded but not in prescribed area

inner steering joint have play

Pass 25 Sep 2014 112,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise exhaust blow

advise front suspension bushes worn

advise rust treatment brake pipes

advise wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 25 Sep 2014 112,291 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise exhaust blow

advise front suspension bushes worn

advise rust treatment brake pipes

advise wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 16 Sep 2014 112,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and approaching legal limit

Pass 9 Oct 2013 108,793 miles

advise exhaust clamps badly corroded

advise front subframe corroded

advise o/s/f metal brake pipes corroded

advise oil leak on engine

advise rear springs corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2013

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

advise exhaust clamps badly corroded

advise front subframe corroded

advise o/s/f metal brake pipes corroded

advise oil leak on engine

advise rear springs corroded

Pass 26 May 2012 104,177 miles

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

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

nearside front wiper blade split

offside front wiper blade split

Fail 23 May 2012 104,177 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nearside front wiper blade split

offside front wiper blade split

Fail 3 Jun 2011 96,949 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 96,949 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 88,535 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 88,535 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

advise car not safe to use on the road due to brake fluid loss

Pass 23 Jun 2009 80,993 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 80,991 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 72,516 miles

Both inner cv boots leaking

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 72,516 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both inner cv boots leaking

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 64,835 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 64,835 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Both inner cv boots are leaking

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 57,963 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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V454 HHW is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 V454 HHW, 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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V454 HHW is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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