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V716 FPC

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,541 mi
Last recorded105,541 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV716 FPC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 105,541 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 105,473 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 94,775 miles

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

Centre Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

N/S/F headlamp lens,is chipped?

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F headlamp unit,inner bracket is broken?

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Oct 2009 94,429 miles

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

Centre Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

N/S/F headlamp lens,is chipped?

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F headlamp unit,inner bracket is broken?

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Oct 2008 82,353 miles

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

front brake discs starting to rust on inner faces & pad linings worn unevenly ( getting low also )

Fail 13 Oct 2007 68,352 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 68,352 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 54,978 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 FPC is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc 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 V716 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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What year was V716 FPC registered?

V716 FPC is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 10 November 1999.

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