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V744 RBK

1999 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

65,925 mi
Last recorded65,925 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV744 RBK
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 65,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 62,629 miles

Brake pipes covered in plastic cannot inspect properly

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

drive belts badly cracking

Fail 25 Apr 2019 62,629 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch / sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes covered in plastic cannot inspect properly

Offside Rear foot and hand brakes poor performance

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

drive belts badly cracking

Pass 3 May 2018 58,412 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front brake disc inner sides poor condition

Front flexy brake hoses cracking

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch sill corroded but not prescribed area

Underbody very dry and bad surface corrosion to some areas and components

Fail 3 May 2018 58,412 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front brake disc inner sides poor condition

Front flexy brake hoses cracking

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch sill corroded but not prescribed area

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Underbody very dry and bad surface corrosion to some areas and components

Pass 13 Apr 2017 55,331 miles

Front brake disc inner sides poor condition

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering belt badly cracking

Underbody very dry and bad surface corrosion to some areas and components

Fail 12 Apr 2017 55,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch / sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc inner sides poor condition

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering belt badly cracking

Secondry bonnet catch siezed

Underbody very dry and bad surface corrosion to some areas and components

Pass 22 Apr 2016 53,850 miles

Bottom ball joint dust covers split

Drive belts badly cracking

Fail 15 Apr 2016 53,819 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Bottom ball joint dust covers split

Drive belts badly cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2015 51,572 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 51,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 50,165 miles

N/S cv joint nut not tabbed

Fail 25 Apr 2014 50,161 miles

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

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

N/S cv joint nut not tabbed

Fail 11 Apr 2013 46,837 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s rear wheel tight to turn

surface corrosion to parts of the underbody and rear suspension components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 46,837 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s rear wheel tight to turn

surface corrosion to parts of the underbody and rear suspension components

Pass 8 May 2012 44,992 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 43,939 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 43,033 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 41,650 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 40,211 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 38,413 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 36,548 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 36,548 miles

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

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

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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V744 RBK is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V744 RBK, 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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V744 RBK is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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