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V635 GRA

1999 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,617 mi
Last recorded109,617 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV635 GRA
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 109,617 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2011 109,611 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 101,153 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 100,994 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack/perish on inner and outer sidewalls

both sides front lower ball joint dust covers split

one high level stop lamp bulb not working

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight corrosion nearside rear corner of rear floorpan

Pass 29 Apr 2009 91,010 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under body covers fitted

under body slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2008 81,737 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 72,950 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 72,950 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 May 2006 64,462 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 64,451 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 56,495 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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V635 GRA is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V635 GRA, 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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V635 GRA is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 7 December 1999.

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