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V481 HHW

1999 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,683 mi
Last recorded98,683 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV481 HHW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2008 98,683 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 98,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 85,845 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 73,188 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 73,139 miles

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

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

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

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

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

intermediate and rear silencers show extensive corossion

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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V481 HHW is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V481 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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What year was V481 HHW registered?

V481 HHW is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V481 HHW safe to buy?

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