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V808 GOU

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,382 mi
Last recorded91,382 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV808 GOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 91,382 miles

corrosio n effecting both sills

o/s head lamp bulb yellowing

Fail 4 Nov 2011 91,382 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

corrosio n effecting both sills

o/s head lamp bulb yellowing

Pass 1 Dec 2010 86,622 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 86,622 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 86,608 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise floor on both sides of car showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2009 82,461 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 82,436 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 78,796 miles

Battery insecure

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

front sub fram corroded all over

n/s/f inner cv boot slight oil leak

o/s/f floor pan 2 sill corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2008 78,796 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

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

front sub fram corroded all over

n/s/f inner cv boot slight oil leak

o/s/f floor pan 2 sill corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2007 72,900 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 72,900 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Battery insecure

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

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

middle exhust rubber split

Pass 16 Nov 2006 67,462 miles

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

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

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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V808 GOU is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V808 GOU, 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 V808 GOU registered?

V808 GOU is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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