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V996 HOU

1999 Fiat Brava 80 S

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

95,531 mi
Last recorded95,531 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava 80 S71,745 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV996 HOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 80 S
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2008 95,531 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 95,529 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 89,857 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 89,854 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear floor corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 14 Nov 2007 89,814 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 80,794 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 80,790 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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V996 HOU is a 1999 Fiat Brava 80 S in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 V996 HOU, 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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V996 HOU is a 1999 Fiat Brava 80 S, first registered on 30 October 1999.

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