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V669 JFB

1999 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,038 mi
Last recorded111,038 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV669 JFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 111,038 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 103,464 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre stop lamp not working

engine running rough

rear wiper blade deteriorated

slight corrosion some brake pipes

slight corrosion various parts of underbody and components some may go through with heavier tool ok with cat tool at time of test

Fail 11 Nov 2009 103,453 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre stop lamp not working

engine running rough

rear wiper blade deteriorated

slight corrosion some brake pipes

slight corrosion various parts of underbody and components some may go through with heavier tool ok with cat tool at time of test

Pass 7 Nov 2008 99,428 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f brake hose slightlt deterioated

various slight corrosion to underneath and components

Fail 17 Oct 2008 99,248 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

n/s front brake hose slightly deterioated

various slight corrosion to brake pipes

various slight corrosion to underneath

Pass 9 Oct 2007 90,811 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 90,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 83,082 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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V669 JFB is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V669 JFB, 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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V669 JFB is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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