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T228 LBC

1999 Fiat Bravo

Orange Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,092 mi
Last recorded117,092 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo73,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT228 LBC
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 117,092 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 110,921 miles

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

nearside cfront tyre split to chords

offside front rollbar link bush worn

offside rear tyre wearing low & perished.

parkbrake lever has little reserve travel

rear floor becoming very rusty

Fail 29 Oct 2013 110,921 miles

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

nearside cfront tyre split to chords

offside front rollbar link bush worn

offside rear tyre wearing low & perished.

parkbrake lever has little reserve travel

rear floor becoming very rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2012 105,774 miles

rear lower valance/boot floor corroded

front brake pads worn very low

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

Fail 16 Oct 2012 105,774 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake pads worn very low

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

rear lower valance/boot floor corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2011 98,791 miles

front subframe rusty

long parkbrake travel

offside front rollbar link bushes deteriorated

offside rear tyre perished/feathered

play offside rear subframe,forward bush

rear exhaust rubber mount split

Fail 17 Oct 2011 98,774 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front subframe rusty

long parkbrake travel

offside front rollbar link bushes deteriorated

play offside rear subframe,forward bush

rear exhaust rubber mount split

rear tyres perished & feathered

Pass 20 Oct 2010 92,128 miles

both front brake hoses deteriorated, almost to excess!!

long parkbrake travel.

nearside front tyre worn almost to wear bars

Fail 20 Oct 2010 92,128 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front brake hoses deteriorated, almost to excess!!

long parkbrake travel.

nearside front tyre worn almost to wear bars

Fail 3 Nov 2009 84,737 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 84,737 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 77,941 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Sep 2007 71,135 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 69,432 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo?

Based on 478,310 MOT tests across 49,250 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
49,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,204
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,672
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12,528
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 11,791
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T228 LBC is a 1999 Fiat Bravo in Orange 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 Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 73,131 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Bravo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T228 LBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Bravo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T228 LBC registered?

T228 LBC is a 1999 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 2 June 1999.

Is T228 LBC safe to buy?

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