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S42 CVE

1999 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,084 mi
Last recorded96,084 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS42 CVE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 96,084 miles

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

rear brake pipes slightly rusty

slight leak rack pipe

Fail 3 Jul 2013 96,084 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear brake pipes slightly rusty

slight leak rack pipe

Pass 25 Jun 2012 92,396 miles

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

rear brake pipes getting rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2011 88,065 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 83,411 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 83,411 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 79,116 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 74,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 64,862 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 60,141 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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S42 CVE is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S42 CVE, 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 S42 CVE registered?

S42 CVE is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S42 CVE safe to buy?

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