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V718 RFL

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,146 mi
Last recorded102,146 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV718 RFL
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2009 102,146 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

air bag light on

front to rear & front to n/s/f hose starting to corrode

screen damaged in o/s/f lower corner

Fail 4 Nov 2009 102,139 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

air bag light on

front to rear & front to n/s/f hose starting to corrode

screen damaged in o/s/f lower corner

Pass 29 Oct 2008 96,242 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2007 90,474 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 90,474 miles

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 82,832 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 82,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 RFL is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V718 RFL registered?

V718 RFL is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 18 October 1999.

Is V718 RFL safe to buy?

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