MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,293 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
Both rear tyres are showing signs of age
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Non obligatory mirror damaged
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
How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?
Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.
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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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