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V649 LGS

1999 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,114 mi
Last recorded91,114 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV649 LGS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 91,114 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s headlamp pattern detiorated

Fail 31 Mar 2011 91,114 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s headlamp pattern detiorated

Pass 3 Feb 2010 84,578 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 67,082 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 50,303 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 50,303 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 36,610 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 29,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V649 LGS is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V649 LGS, 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 V649 LGS registered?

V649 LGS is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V649 LGS safe to buy?

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