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V688 ELK

1999 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,293 mi
Last recorded31,293 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV688 ELK
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 31,293 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 31,293 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CLAMP/CAT AREA (7.1.2)

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (8.2.2)

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Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 31,227 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear EXHAUST MOUNT DETERIORATED

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 31,227 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear EXHAUST MOUNT DETERIORATED

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 30,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 30,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 27,661 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 24,565 miles

Exhaust mounts are worn

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear tyres are showing signs of age

Pass 22 Nov 2011 21,287 miles

Both rear tyres are showing signs of age

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2010 19,160 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2009 17,192 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 27 Oct 2009 17,190 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

bonnette closes bbut does not lock

Pass 14 Nov 2008 14,767 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 14,203 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 12,633 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 10,649 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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V688 ELK is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 V688 ELK, 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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V688 ELK is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 4 November 1999.

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