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V483 HFB

1999 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,395 mi
Last recorded80,395 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV483 HFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 80,395 miles

corrosion to brake pipes and underside

exhaust corroding

os front shocker damp

Fail 6 Aug 2009 80,395 miles

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

corrosion to brake pipes and underside

exhaust corroding

os front shocker damp

Pass 7 Aug 2008 68,811 miles

brake pipes corroding

corrosion to floor and subframe

Fail 6 Aug 2008 68,811 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pipes corroding

corrosion to floor and subframe

Pass 13 Jul 2007 57,258 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 57,258 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 47,101 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 47,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 35,668 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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V483 HFB is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V483 HFB, 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 V483 HFB registered?

V483 HFB is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 13 September 1999.

Is V483 HFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V483 HFB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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