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V493 FFV

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,515 mi
Last recorded48,515 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV493 FFV
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2009 48,515 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 48,515 miles

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

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 23 Jan 2008 46,414 miles

Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2007 44,063 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 43,977 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 40,486 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 40,486 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 39,158 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 39,158 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2005 39,151 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s front tyre worn on outer

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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V493 FFV is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V493 FFV, 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 V493 FFV registered?

V493 FFV is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 October 1999.

Is V493 FFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V493 FFV shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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