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T173 TFB

1999 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,204 mi
Last recorded57,204 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT173 TFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2009 57,204 miles

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

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 19 Feb 2009 57,204 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2008 56,582 miles

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

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 8 Mar 2008 56,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 21 Mar 2007 53,108 miles

front no plate damaged.

n/side & o/side front brake flexible hoses cracking.

n/side outer drive shaft c/v boot staring to show signs of leakage at inner fixing clip.

not all high level stop light bulbs working.

Pass 16 Mar 2006 48,880 miles

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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T173 TFB is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T173 TFB, 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 T173 TFB registered?

T173 TFB is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T173 TFB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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