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V396 FWS

1999 Fiat Brava 80 S

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,562 mi
Last recorded84,562 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava 80 S71,745 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV396 FWS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 80 S
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 84,562 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 84,562 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

fuel flap missing

Pass 11 Dec 2007 78,256 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 68,183 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 68,183 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2005 56,301 miles

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

oil leak

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 80 S?

Based on 1,453 MOT tests across 261 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
7,505
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 251
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 97
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 80
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 72
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V396 FWS is a 1999 Fiat Brava 80 S 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 80 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 71,745 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 80 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 251 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V396 FWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 80 S typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Brava 80 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V396 FWS registered?

V396 FWS is a 1999 Fiat Brava 80 S, first registered on 21 December 1999.

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