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V716 FBD

1999 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,558 mi
Last recorded84,558 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV716 FBD
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2010 84,558 miles

high brake light not fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2010 84,520 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 82,575 miles

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

centre stop lamp removed from vehicle at time of test

long hand brake travel

Fail 4 Mar 2009 82,575 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

long hand brake travel

Pass 5 Mar 2008 80,163 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 80,150 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 75,018 miles

n/s sill split outside prescribed area

Fail 23 Feb 2007 75,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s sill split outside prescribed area

Pass 11 Apr 2006 72,123 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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V716 FBD is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V716 FBD, 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 V716 FBD registered?

V716 FBD is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V716 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V716 FBD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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