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S383 VCF

1999 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,646 mi
Last recorded73,646 miles
Recorded on30 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS383 VCF
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2009 73,646 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 73,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 May 2008 68,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 May 2008 68,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 63,633 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 57,136 miles

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

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

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

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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S383 VCF is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S383 VCF, 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 S383 VCF registered?

S383 VCF is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 24 February 1999.

Is S383 VCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S383 VCF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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