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V710 FPC

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

102,210 mi
Last recorded102,210 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV710 FPC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 May 2010 102,210 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil springs corroded

drivers door check strap broken

Pass 30 May 2009 95,377 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 95,377 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Exhaust rubbers are craked holding cat

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

Rear exhaust tail pipe is hiting box making a noice

Slight exhaust blow from centre box

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 85,357 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 85,356 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Engine coolant boils over ( Overheating )

Exhaust rattles at rear silencer area

Front and rear subframes getting abit corroded

O/S/F b/hose getting abit cracked and perrished

P/Brake appears abit loose at mountings (side to side movement)

Rear metal b/pipes getting abit corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2008 85,350 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Difficult to attain emission values.

Front brakes are out of ballance.

Front sub frame is rusty.

Park brake lever is slightly loose at mountings.

Rear of exhaust is VERY rusty

Rear steel brake pipes are rusty.

Pass 30 Mar 2007 71,959 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 71,942 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 57,675 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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V710 FPC is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 V710 FPC, 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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V710 FPC is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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