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V729 FPC

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

60,817 mi
Last recorded60,817 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV729 FPC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2012 60,817 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

middle and back box is corroing

o/s/f tyre is approaching limit 175/65/14/t

rear wiper blade is broken

Pass 6 Sep 2011 59,631 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 59,631 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 57,983 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 57,983 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 99,805 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 55,330 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 49,459 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 49,459 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 47,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 44,890 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 44,890 miles

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

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

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

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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V729 FPC is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V729 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 V729 FPC registered?

V729 FPC is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 10 November 1999.

Is V729 FPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V729 FPC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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