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V542 HHW

1999 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,554 mi
Last recorded93,554 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV542 HHW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2011 93,554 miles

minor play in osr radius arm

Fail 17 Jun 2011 93,542 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

minor play in osr radius arm

Pass 28 Apr 2010 93,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 90,457 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 71,303 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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V542 HHW is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V542 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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What year was V542 HHW registered?

V542 HHW is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V542 HHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V542 HHW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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