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V859 JHT

1999 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,002 mi
Last recorded113,002 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV859 JHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 113,002 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 108,492 miles

(Generally) Sills & Underbody Have Minor Corrosion

Brake Pipes Corroded

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 108,492 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

(Generally) Sills & Underbody Have Minor Corrosion

Brake Pipes Corroded

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 102,027 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 96,662 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 91,215 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 84,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 78,920 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 78,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 73,140 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 73,140 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 67,188 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 67,188 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 58,908 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 58,878 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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V859 JHT is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V859 JHT, 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 V859 JHT registered?

V859 JHT is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V859 JHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V859 JHT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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