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T225 XAN

1999 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,745 mi
Last recorded87,745 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT225 XAN
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 87,745 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 84,156 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

both wipers slightly smearing

Fail 30 May 2012 84,156 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear coil springs corroded

both wipers slightly smearing

Fail 10 Jun 2011 80,008 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

oil leak

rear wiper blade split

slight blow centre exhaust joint

Pass 10 Jun 2011 80,008 miles

oil leak

rear wiper blade split

slight blow centre exhaust joint

Pass 30 Jun 2010 76,770 miles

front brake hoses perished

front tyres wearing below limit on edges

oil leak

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 29 Jun 2010 76,763 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

front brake hoses perished

front tyres wearing below limit on edges

oil leak

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Jun 2009 72,522 miles

rear foot brake getting weak and slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 12 Jun 2008 66,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jun 2008 66,145 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2007 58,132 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 58,125 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

impact damage to boot

vehicle overheating before full cat test could be performed

Fail 12 Jun 2006 41,449 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

two nails in o s rear tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2006 41,449 miles

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

two nails in o s rear tyre

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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T225 XAN is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T225 XAN, 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 T225 XAN registered?

T225 XAN is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 22 March 1999.

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