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T229 AKP

1999 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,832 mi
Last recorded73,832 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT229 AKP
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2010 73,832 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 73,832 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2009 60,631 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 52,717 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 44,147 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges and also badly perished

front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorating

multiple chips in windscreen

nail in offside rear tyre(tyre has already been repaired twice)

offside number plate light lens gives a slightly reduced output of light

rear brake pipes and brake hose ferrules greased

rear exhaust system poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2006 38,841 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 38,841 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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T229 AKP is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T229 AKP, 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 T229 AKP registered?

T229 AKP is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 22 May 1999.

Is T229 AKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T229 AKP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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