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V496 HHW

1999 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,371 mi
Last recorded116,371 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV496 HHW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2010 116,371 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

wiper blades in poor condition but still clear screen

Fail 1 Dec 2010 116,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

slight exhaust leak front front pipe of manifold

slight power steering fluid leak from steering rack

Fail 23 Nov 2010 115,802 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight exhaust leak front front pipe of manifold

slight power steering fluid leak from steering rack

Pass 4 Nov 2009 103,095 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 102,993 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 88,132 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 88,132 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 77,146 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 68,482 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 68,482 miles

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

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

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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V496 HHW is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Grey 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 V496 HHW, 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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V496 HHW is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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