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S996 BHT

1999 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,653 mi
Last recorded72,653 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS996 BHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 72,653 miles

Oil leak

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

front discs corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2011 72,582 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

front discs corroded

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2010 64,771 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 57,771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/F Ball Joint Cover Split

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 57,767 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/F Ball Joint Cover Split

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 50,668 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 50,561 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 45,821 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 45,818 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 40,945 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded.

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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S996 BHT 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 60%.

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

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 S996 BHT, 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 S996 BHT registered?

S996 BHT is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 26 February 1999.

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