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S391 VCF

1999 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,796 mi
Last recorded82,796 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS391 VCF
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 82,796 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2009 72,793 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 57,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

center stop lamps not working

Fail 2 Jan 2008 57,919 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

center stop lamps not working

Fail 13 Dec 2006 46,671 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside mirror glass missing

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

Offside parking brake low effort

Side play in handbrake lever

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 46,671 miles

Offside parking brake low effort

Side play in handbrake lever

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside mirror glass missing

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

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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S391 VCF is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Grey 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 S391 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 S391 VCF registered?

S391 VCF is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 22 February 1999.

Is S391 VCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S391 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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