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T216 MLE

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,359 mi
Last recorded64,359 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT216 MLE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 64,359 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre stop lamp inoperative

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

offside front floor pan corroded

offside front tyre worn unevenly

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 20 Jan 2015 64,233 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres worn unevenly

centre stop lamp inoperative

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

nearside front tyre has been run flat recommend replacing

offside front floor pan corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Feb 2014 61,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre stop lamp inoperative

front brake pads worn

offside front floor corroded

offside front tyre has been run flat

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 30 Jan 2014 61,503 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre stop lamp inoperative

front brake pads worn

offside front floor corroded

offside front tyre has been run flat

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 31 Jan 2013 58,599 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 56,253 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 54,011 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 54,011 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 51,756 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 49,273 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 45,914 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 45,906 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 36,359 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 36,359 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 22,214 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 22,214 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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T216 MLE is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T216 MLE, 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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T216 MLE is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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