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T131 NEL

1999 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,156 mi
Last recorded144,156 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT131 NEL
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 144,156 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 144,150 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

both rear brake pipes heavily corroded

offside front tyre low on inner edge but on a raised tread block

Pass 8 Jun 2010 136,752 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 136,745 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

catalyst rattaling

nearside wiper in poor condition and getting smeary

offside front shock wet and signs of previous heavy oil leak

play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 12 May 2009 124,415 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2009 124,235 miles

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

nearside fromt tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2008 83,662 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 98,009 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 98,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 83,870 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 83,870 miles

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

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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T131 NEL is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T131 NEL, 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 T131 NEL registered?

T131 NEL is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 22 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T131 NEL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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