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V939 FCN

1999 Fiat Brava

Gold Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

94,175 mi
Last recorded94,175 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV939 FCN
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2010 94,175 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front no plate cracked

o/s door mirror cracked

play in n/s of rack

various areas of underside swollen with corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2008 92,237 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2008 92,237 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Apr 2007 86,133 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 86,133 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 74,553 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 21 Mar 2006 74,553 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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V939 FCN is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Gold with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 V939 FCN, 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 V939 FCN registered?

V939 FCN is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V939 FCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V939 FCN shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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