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T149 DCY

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,733 mi
Last recorded96,733 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT149 DCY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 96,733 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 96,733 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 87,720 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 87,539 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 69,414 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 69,414 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 69,401 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 66,115 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 60,660 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 60,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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T149 DCY is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T149 DCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T149 DCY registered?

T149 DCY is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 25 June 1999.

Is T149 DCY safe to buy?

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