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V97 FNU

1999 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,873 mi
Last recorded82,873 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV97 FNU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2011 82,873 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 81,856 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 81,850 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 81,420 miles

rear tyres in poor condision,front brake hoses starting to parish,n/s/f tyre wearing off on outer edge.

Fail 28 Oct 2008 81,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear tyres in poor condision,front brake hoses starting to parish,n/s/f tyre wearing off on outer edge.

Pass 6 Aug 2007 81,080 miles

both rear tyre walls perishing.

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 76,094 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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V97 FNU is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V97 FNU, 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 V97 FNU registered?

V97 FNU is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 21 October 1999.

Is V97 FNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V97 FNU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V97 FNU have outstanding finance?

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