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V938 DTH

1999 Fiat Brava

White Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,916 mi
Last recorded88,916 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV938 DTH
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 88,916 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 88,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 79,596 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 79,596 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 69,763 miles

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

small cut in o/s/r tyre

Fail 7 Jan 2012 69,662 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

small cut in o/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2011 65,049 miles

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

high level stop light no operation.

o/s/r brake binding a little.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 58,423 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 48,555 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 42,381 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 42,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 34,797 miles

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

front brake discs worn to maximum

Pass 31 Oct 2005 26,920 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 26,920 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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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V938 DTH is a 1999 Fiat Brava in White with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V938 DTH, 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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V938 DTH is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 19 November 1999.

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