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V718 POH

1999 Fiat Brava

White Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

5,862 mi
Last recorded5,862 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV718 POH
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2011 5,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both sides front brake discs severely corroded

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front and rear registration plate deteriorated

Front and rear subframes corroded

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front and nearside front headlamps slightly insecure

Offside front inner wing corroded

Oil cooler leaking

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 90,180 miles

Brake pipes greased

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2010 90,180 miles

Brake pipes greased

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 83,174 miles

Brake pipes greased

Front registration plate deteriorated

Nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 2 Jan 2008 77,213 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 77,213 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2006 67,169 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 67,169 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 1,581 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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V718 POH is a 1999 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,581cc 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 V718 POH, 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 V718 POH registered?

V718 POH is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 15 November 1999.

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