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V958 HGB

1999 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,043 mi
Last recorded94,043 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV958 HGB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 94,043 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 94,041 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 75,801 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 75,800 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 58,908 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 58,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 44,195 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 44,195 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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V958 HGB is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V958 HGB, 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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V958 HGB is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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