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V803 GHY

1999 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,780 mi
Last recorded35,780 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV803 GHY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 35,780 miles

n/s front tyre side wall starting to crack

n/s rear tyre side wall starting to crack

rear exhaust box outter casing corrode

Fail 18 Aug 2010 35,780 miles

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

n/s front tyre side wall starting to crack

n/s rear tyre side wall starting to crack

rear exhaust box outter casing corrode

Pass 2 Jul 2009 31,309 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 31,309 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

Pass 8 May 2007 29,927 miles

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

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

bonnett release damaged/ bonnett safety catch seized

Fail 5 May 2007 29,927 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

hood release lever damaged

hood saftey catch siezed

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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V803 GHY is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V803 GHY, 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 V803 GHY registered?

V803 GHY is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 21 December 1999.

Is V803 GHY safe to buy?

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