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V858 VNV

1999 Fiat Brava

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,027 mi
Last recorded118,027 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV858 VNV
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 118,027 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

gear box leaking

Pass 5 Oct 2010 104,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 104,447 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 91,742 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES ARE JUST ABOVE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

Fail 9 Oct 2009 91,742 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

ALL FOUR TYRES ARE JUST ABOVE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

Pass 13 Jun 2007 85,824 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

center brake light inop

Fail 3 May 2007 84,724 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

center brake light not working

Pass 5 May 2006 68,612 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 68,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 May 2005 53,971 miles

FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS APPEAR LOW

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER WISHBONE WET WITH OIL POSS GEARBOX OR POWER STEERING NO LEAK DETECTED DURING TEST

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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V858 VNV is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V858 VNV, 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 V858 VNV registered?

V858 VNV is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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