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T153 BSP

1999 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

69,068 mi
Last recorded69,068 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo73,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT153 BSP
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2010 69,068 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 65,433 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Fail 30 Aug 2008 65,382 miles

Nearside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Pass 13 Aug 2007 59,354 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 59,312 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r lower side light bulb n/w

Pass 3 Aug 2006 49,187 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 49,187 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

All tyres wearing edges and perishing.

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

Timing belt replacement every 72000 miles or 6 years.

Pass 26 Aug 2005 41,698 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 41,698 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo?

Based on 478,310 MOT tests across 49,250 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
49,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,204
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,672
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12,528
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 11,791
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T153 BSP is a 1999 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 73,131 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 Bravo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T153 BSP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Bravo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T153 BSP registered?

T153 BSP is a 1999 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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