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V774 JFB

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,954 mi
Last recorded89,954 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV774 JFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2011 89,954 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres worn low and perished

brake pedal has small amount of free movement

inner face of front brake discs rusty and worn

nearside front headlamp has a brocken mounting

offside front shocker damping effort poor

rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2010 81,704 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

High level stop light permanently disabled

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front locking hub nut in poor condition but secure

Nearside rear brake pipe ( valve to flixible pipe ) corroded

Nearside windscreen wiper blade split

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

Offside rear brake pipe ( valve to flixible pipe ) corroded

Offside windscreen wiper blade split

Fail 21 Oct 2010 81,704 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

High level stop light permanently disabled

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front locking hub nut in poor condition but secure

Nearside rear brake pipe ( valve to flixible pipe ) corroded

Nearside windscreen wiper blade split

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

Offside rear brake pipe ( valve to flixible pipe ) corroded

Offside windscreen wiper blade split

Pass 19 Oct 2009 74,484 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate slightly distorted

nearside washer not working

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2009 74,484 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate slightly distorted

nearside washer not working

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2008 67,246 miles

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

both front flexi brake hoses perished

both rear indicators pale

Pass 22 Oct 2007 61,238 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 61,226 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 55,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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V774 JFB is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue 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 V774 JFB, 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 V774 JFB registered?

V774 JFB is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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