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V908 JFB

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,349 mi
Last recorded135,349 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV908 JFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 135,349 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2014 130,077 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 130,077 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2014 130,035 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2013 125,460 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 125,425 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre slightly perished side wall

Pass 25 Oct 2012 120,102 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 120,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 114,868 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both h/light patterns poor?

Pass 10 Nov 2010 110,847 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 110,847 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

h/lights have no pattern.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 106,957 miles

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

both head lamp patterns could be improved.

high level stop light not working.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 102,025 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 48,095 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 43,269 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 37,538 miles

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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V908 JFB is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V908 JFB, 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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V908 JFB is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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