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V642 FPC

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,531 mi
Last recorded65,531 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV642 FPC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2008 65,531 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 30 May 2008 65,529 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 61,189 miles

see advisery notice 582151017295

Fail 30 Jul 2007 61,186 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

air bag warning light on

Pass 18 Jul 2006 83,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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V642 FPC is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V642 FPC, 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 V642 FPC registered?

V642 FPC is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 10 November 1999.

Is V642 FPC safe to buy?

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