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T158 TPT

1999 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

51,833 mi
Last recorded51,833 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT158 TPT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2009 51,833 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

vehicle underbody showing severe surface corrosion to front and rear suspension componants

Fail 31 Jul 2009 51,153 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 48,090 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 48,090 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 35,409 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 35,407 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 31,284 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 31,284 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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T158 TPT is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 T158 TPT, 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 T158 TPT registered?

T158 TPT is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 26 April 1999.

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