MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,362 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front bottom ball joint dust covers split
both rear coil springs corroded
corrosion on front sub/frame
o/s/f indicatot slightly discoloured
slight corrosion on front to rear main brake pipes
both front bottom ball joint dust covers split
corrosion on front sub/frame
front indicators slightly discoloured
grease around n/s/f inner c/v gaiter
rear coil springs corroded
slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes
front sub/frame rusty
front to rear main brake pipes starting to corrode
n/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter damp
n/s/f tyre worn on edges
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front sub/frame rusty
front to rear main brake pipes starting to corrode
n/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter damp
n/s/f tyre worn on edges
nearside and offside front suspension arm frount mounting bush deteriorating
offside front brake pipe corroding
offside rear brake pipe corroding
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
offside and nearside front suspension ,wishbone, front mounting bushs cracking
offside front brake corroding
offsided rear brake pipe corroding
unable to see condition off brake linings
How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?
Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V488 MEN is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Bronze with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 V488 MEN, 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 V488 MEN registered?
V488 MEN is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 6 October 1999.
Is V488 MEN safe to buy?
The MOT history for V488 MEN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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