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T214 TEU

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

176,268 mi
Last recorded176,268 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT214 TEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 176,268 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

temp guage reading high

Fail 12 May 2014 176,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust corroded

temp guage reading high

Pass 23 Apr 2013 164,488 miles

oil leak at gearbox area

Fail 16 Apr 2013 164,269 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front tyreposssible runflat damage to outer edge and wearing on inner edge

oil leak at gearbox area

Pass 3 Apr 2012 154,440 miles

both rear tyres tread low

discs worn

offside inner c v boot damp

Pass 11 Apr 2011 143,093 miles

centre exhaust rubber splitting

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2011 143,093 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust rubber splitting

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2010 132,502 miles

offside front wheel trim missing

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 124,726 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear wiper blade split

sump corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2008 115,092 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 115,091 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

advanced travel handbrake

front brake discs deteriorating

handbrake cables loose

heavy corrosion to o/s/f metal brake pipe (inner wing area)

heavy corrosion to o/s/f subframe

heavy corrosion to rear roadsprings

n/s/f shock absorber damp

n/s/f wing damaged

vague pattern on both headlamps

Pass 10 May 2007 105,462 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low

parking brake travel long still reserve travel left

Pass 21 Apr 2006 91,484 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 91,484 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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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T214 TEU is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T214 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 T214 TEU registered?

T214 TEU is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 10 March 1999.

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