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V514 JFB

1999 Fiat Brava

Gold Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,248 mi
Last recorded98,248 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV514 JFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2010 98,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise both front shock rebound rubbers split

advise damage to off side door sill

advise general corrosion on suspension parts

Fail 27 Sep 2010 98,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

advise both front shock rebound rubbers split

advise damage to off side door sill

advise general corrosion on suspension parts

Pass 8 Apr 2009 73,422 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 73,353 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 56,238 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 52,410 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 52,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 41,302 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 41,302 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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V514 JFB is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Gold with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V514 JFB, 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 V514 JFB registered?

V514 JFB is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 October 1999.

Is V514 JFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V514 JFB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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