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V48 JHW

1999 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,327 mi
Last recorded70,327 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV48 JHW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 70,327 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both outer sills corroded.

o/s/f tyre cut on outer wall.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 65,212 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 65,209 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 60,853 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise corrosion on both front floors

Pass 26 Oct 2007 55,286 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 55,286 miles

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 49,991 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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V48 JHW is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,581cc 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 V48 JHW, 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 V48 JHW registered?

V48 JHW is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 12 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V48 JHW 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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