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V658 JCE

1999 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,731 mi
Last recorded107,731 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV658 JCE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 107,731 miles

N/S HEAD LAMP BEAM IMAGE POOR

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2011 107,731 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

N/S HEAD LAMP BEAM IMAGE POOR

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2010 101,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

REAR TYRES PERISHED

Fail 5 Oct 2010 101,168 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

REAR TYRES PERISHED

Pass 24 Jun 2009 91,356 miles

parking brake lever loose

Fail 19 Jun 2009 91,354 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

parking brake lever loose

Pass 14 May 2008 82,442 miles

CUT IN N/S FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL

Pass 30 May 2007 76,015 miles

offside front lower ball joint dust cover split

Pass 11 May 2006 68,135 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 68,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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V658 JCE is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 V658 JCE, 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 V658 JCE registered?

V658 JCE is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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