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V549 GJH

1999 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,100 mi
Last recorded122,100 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV549 GJH
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 122,100 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2012 110,947 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2011 109,978 miles

front brake discs rusting and pitted.rust on rear suspension

Pass 2 Dec 2010 105,460 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 105,449 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 101,911 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 71,426 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 71,426 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 67,156 miles

NEARSIDE OUTER C.V BOOT DAMP

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Fail 24 Oct 2007 67,156 miles

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

NEARSIDE OUTER C.V BOOT DAMP

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Fail 15 Nov 2006 62,233 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 62,233 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 56,738 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

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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V549 GJH is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V549 GJH, 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 V549 GJH registered?

V549 GJH is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V549 GJH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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