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V897 JDS

1999 Fiat Brava 80 S

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

82,262 mi
Last recorded82,262 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava 80 S71,745 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV897 JDS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 80 S
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2008 82,262 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 82,262 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Feb 2006 82,173 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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V897 JDS is a 1999 Fiat Brava 80 S in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V897 JDS, 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 V897 JDS registered?

V897 JDS is a 1999 Fiat Brava 80 S, first registered on 17 November 1999.

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