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V518 GBV

1999 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

78,274 mi
Last recorded78,274 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV518 GBV
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 78,274 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 78,274 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 72,782 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 72,782 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)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 67,262 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 67,261 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 67,250 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 58,665 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 58,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 46,703 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 46,703 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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V518 GBV is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 V518 GBV, 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 V518 GBV registered?

V518 GBV is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V518 GBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V518 GBV shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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