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V654 GRA

1999 Fiat Brava

Gold Diesel 1919cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

51,584 mi
Last recorded51,584 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV654 GRA
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,919cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 51,584 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 51,576 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 44,598 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 44,589 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 36,492 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 36,492 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 29,284 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 29,284 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 23,832 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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V654 GRA is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Gold with a 1,919cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V654 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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What year was V654 GRA registered?

V654 GRA is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V654 GRA safe to buy?

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