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V799 JFB

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,040 mi
Last recorded71,040 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV799 JFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 71,040 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 71,037 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 62,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 53,358 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Mar 2009 53,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Catalytic converter honeycombe is insecure

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Mar 2008 45,496 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 May 2007 39,836 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2007 39,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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V799 JFB is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V799 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V799 JFB registered?

V799 JFB is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V799 JFB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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