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T205 TEU

1999 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

129,731 mi
Last recorded129,731 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT205 TEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,370cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2012 129,731 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

Pass 4 Apr 2011 123,247 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 2 Apr 2011 123,214 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Apr 2010 101,540 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 115,406 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 106,774 miles

center brake lamp disconected

unable to see front brake pads

Fail 3 Apr 2009 106,770 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 23 Apr 2008 102,549 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

high level brake light disconected

Pass 2 Feb 2007 102,541 miles

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

Centre stop lamp has been disconnected

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear tyres getting a bit low

Sign of possible slight fluid leak from P.A.S rack

Unable to see condition of front brake pads

Pass 13 Jan 2006 101,376 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 101,376 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working if fitted

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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T205 TEU is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,370cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T205 TEU, 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 T205 TEU registered?

T205 TEU is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 8 March 1999.

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