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V790 GEN

1999 Fiat Brava

White Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,207 mi
Last recorded59,207 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV790 GEN
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2013 59,207 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 57,436 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 57,433 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 53,508 miles

BRAKE DISCS CORRODED.

BRAKE PIPES BECOMING CORRODED.

FRONT SUSPENSION BED CORRODED.

OIL FILTER CORRODED.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Oct 2010 50,102 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 50,102 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 47,317 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 47,314 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 44,128 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 40,971 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres cut out on edges

Fail 24 Oct 2007 40,949 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres cut out on edges

Pass 12 Oct 2006 37,715 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 37,685 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 34,259 miles

advise offside and nearside rear brake pipes to rear brake hoses are corroded

advise rear floors are becoming corroded

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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V790 GEN is a 1999 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 V790 GEN, 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 V790 GEN registered?

V790 GEN is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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