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V488 JHT

1999 Fiat Bravo 80 SX

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,702 mi
Last recorded68,702 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo 80 SX69,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV488 JHT
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 80 SX
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2009 68,702 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 60,765 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 60,765 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2007 47,916 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 47,916 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 48,470 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 46,695 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 46,695 miles

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

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

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)

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 80 SX?

Based on 3,731 MOT tests across 755 vehicles.

63.4%
Pass Rate
7,723
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
755
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 581
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 370
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 267
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 193
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 175
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V488 JHT is a 1999 Fiat Bravo 80 SX in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Bravo 80 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 69,799 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 Bravo 80 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 581 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V488 JHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 80 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Bravo 80 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V488 JHT registered?

V488 JHT is a 1999 Fiat Bravo 80 SX, first registered on 26 October 1999.

Is V488 JHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V488 JHT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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