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V520 JHT

1999 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,770 mi
Last recorded83,770 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV520 JHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 83,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 May 2012 83,766 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2011 74,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Sills and floors have corrosion

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 25 May 2011 74,650 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Sills and floors have corrosion

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2009 58,533 miles

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nsf tyre worn to 2mm & perished

nsr door doesnt open from inside

nsr tyre worn to 2mm

osr tyre perished

rear bump stop rubbers not located

Fail 21 Dec 2009 58,533 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 passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nsf tyre worn to 2mm & perished

nsr door doesnt open from inside

nsr tyre worn to 2mm

osr tyre perished

rear bump stop rubbers not located

Pass 15 Dec 2008 52,639 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 52,639 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 47,273 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Aug 2007 47,255 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front subframe corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2006 43,360 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all four tyres have cracking to sidewalls not exposing cords

Pass 7 Sep 2005 38,970 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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V520 JHT is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V520 JHT, 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 V520 JHT registered?

V520 JHT is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 8 September 1999.

Is V520 JHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V520 JHT shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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