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V581 JFB

1999 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,367 mi
Last recorded87,367 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV581 JFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 87,367 miles

Centre rear brake light slightly defective

Gear change lever knob inecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front wheel rim slightly damaged

Rear wiper blade defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 87,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre rear brake light slightly defective

Gear change lever knob inecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front wheel rim slightly damaged

Rear wiper blade defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 79,245 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 79,245 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 62,580 miles

see advisory notice -473549326399

Fail 25 Nov 2006 62,575 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

offside rear tyre inner wall has cuts

Pass 20 Dec 2005 57,354 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 57,354 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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V581 JFB is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 V581 JFB, 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 V581 JFB registered?

V581 JFB is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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