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V891 HHW

1999 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,348 mi
Last recorded97,348 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV891 HHW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 97,348 miles

exhaust blow from flexi

high level stop lamp not connected

roadsprings corroded

underside corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2012 97,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

all roadsprings corroded

emission test stopped due to rad cap missing/ co and hcs good lamda failing[exhaust blow]

exhaust blowing at front flexi joint

underside corroded

RADIATOR CAP MISSING

Pass 15 Sep 2011 92,575 miles

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

all suspension components corroded

both front flexi hoses in poor condition

high level stop lamp not connected

n/s/r tyre has a nail in

Fail 14 Sep 2011 92,574 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

all suspension components corroded

both front flexi hoses in poor condition

n/s/r tyre has a nail in

Pass 7 Sep 2010 87,967 miles

nail in the n/s/f tyre

underside corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2010 87,965 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

nail in the n/s/f tyre

underside corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2009 81,861 miles
Pass 2 May 2008
Pass 30 Apr 2007 68,352 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 61,039 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 61,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (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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V891 HHW is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V891 HHW, 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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V891 HHW is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 6 October 1999.

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