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V556 LNW

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,791 mi
Last recorded71,791 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV556 LNW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2010 71,791 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

centre rear seat belt is missing

Fail 17 Dec 2010 71,791 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

centre rear seat belt is missing

Pass 7 Dec 2009 67,114 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Dec 2009 67,091 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Dec 2008 62,851 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 62,850 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 57,721 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 57,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 54,049 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 54,049 miles

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

brake pipe to o/s/r flexi showing signs of corrosion,

Pass 19 Dec 2005 49,806 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 49,770 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s rear checked good as poss due to child seat

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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V556 LNW is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V556 LNW, 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 V556 LNW registered?

V556 LNW is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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