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V487 JHT

1999 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,520 mi
Last recorded118,520 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV487 JHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2010 118,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front crossmember corroded

Front subframe very rusty

General condition under bonnet and engine bay rusty

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

Rear coil springs very rusty

brake servo hose parished

rear brake drums corroded

Pass 9 May 2009 109,607 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 99,807 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 94,292 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2006 89,447 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroding

nearside front and both rear tyres perishing

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension arm bushes perishing

Fail 17 May 2006 89,447 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs corroding

nearside front and both rear tyres perishing

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension arm bushes perishing

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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V487 JHT is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 V487 JHT, 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 V487 JHT registered?

V487 JHT is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V487 JHT safe to buy?

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