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V815 HBF

1999 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

39,989 mi
Last recorded39,989 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV815 HBF
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 39,989 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

factory fitted sill spoilers to rear

Pass 13 Aug 2013 39,232 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 39,229 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 38,459 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 38,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 37,634 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 37,634 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 36,774 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 35,932 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 14 Aug 2009 35,932 miles

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2008 35,080 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 34,071 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 33,025 miles

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

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

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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V815 HBF is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V815 HBF, 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 V815 HBF registered?

V815 HBF is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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