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V655 FBJ

1999 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,522 mi
Last recorded111,522 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV655 FBJ
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2016 111,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill too floor (5.2.6)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 107,444 miles

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

front subframe corroding

Fail 3 Aug 2015 107,322 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front subframe corroding

Pass 25 Jul 2014 102,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 102,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 98,555 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 93,470 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 87,662 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 82,436 miles

engine overheating !!

Pass 14 Jul 2009 75,477 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 75,474 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 69,748 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 62,554 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 54,330 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 42,315 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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V655 FBJ is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V655 FBJ, 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 V655 FBJ registered?

V655 FBJ is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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