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V553 POH

1999 Fiat Brava 100 SX

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

67,009 mi
Last recorded67,009 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava 100 SX68,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV553 POH
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 100 SX
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2008 67,009 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

bonnet stay missing

o/s/f wheel rim has slight damage

power steering reservoir low

throttle cable broken

Pass 2 Aug 2007 62,047 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 62,033 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 57,340 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 57,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 100 SX?

Based on 1,911 MOT tests across 383 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
8,179
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
383
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 226
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 217
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 128
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 114
Registration plate lamp not working 98
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V553 POH is a 1999 Fiat Brava 100 SX in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Brava 100 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 68,902 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 100 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V553 POH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 100 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Brava 100 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V553 POH registered?

V553 POH is a 1999 Fiat Brava 100 SX, first registered on 5 November 1999.

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