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T271 KNC

1999 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,307 mi
Last recorded135,307 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT271 KNC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 135,307 miles

bottom radiator mount is corroding

front number plate is cracked

n/s/r brake pipe is rusting

o/s/f brake pipe is rusting

o/s/r brake pipe is rusting

oil leak on the engine

Fail 26 Jun 2010 135,307 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

bottom radiator mount is corroding

front number plate is cracked

n/s/r brake pipe is rusting

o/s/f brake pipe is rusting

o/s/r brake pipe is rusting

oil leak on the engine

Pass 6 Jun 2009 126,277 miles

exhaust middle pipe has slight blow at joint

front number plate is cracked

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes are rusted

Fail 5 Jun 2009 126,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhaust middle pipe has slight blow at joint

front number plate is cracked

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes are rusted

Pass 2 Jul 2008 117,068 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 117,062 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 104,431 miles

slight oil leak on power steering pump and rack

Fail 6 Jun 2007 104,431 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres weering on edges

heat shield on front pipe loose

slight oil leak on power steering pump and rack

Pass 30 May 2006 94,384 miles

ADVISE BOTH STEERING RACK BOOTS ARE DAMP WITH OIL AND GREASE NO SPLIT OR CUT FOUND AT TIME OF TEST

ADVISE EXHAUST FRONT PIPE FLEX, OUTER COVERING ON FLEX IS BROKEN AWAY

ADVISE FRONT NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER WING METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE STARTING TO CORRODE

ADVISE FRONT NEARSIDE DOOR CHECK STRAP IS INSECURE TO FIXING POINT ON DOOR PILLAR

ADVISE FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS CRACKED

ADVISE REAR OFFSIDE TYRE IS GETTING LOW ON TREAD 3 TO 4MM AND IS PUNTURED WITH A NAIL IN TREAD OF TYRE

ADVISE SLIGHT DAPNESS OF OIL ROUND POWER STEERING PUMP

VERY STRONG ADVISE BOTH REAR NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE METAL BRAKE PIPES GOING TO FLEX HOSES FROM COMPENSATOR VALVE ARE STARTING TO CORRODE

Fail 30 May 2006 94,384 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

ADVISE DAMPNESS ROUND POWER STEERING PUMP

ADVISE EXHAUST FRONT PIPE FLEX OUTER COVERING IS BROKEN AWAY

ADVISE FRONT NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER WING METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODING

ADVISE FRONT NEARSIDE DOOR CHECK STRAP INSECURE TO FIXING POINT

ADVISE FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

ADVISE OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE RACK BOOTS ARE DAMP AND OLD GREASE ON NEARSIDE RACK BOOT , NO SIGNS OF SPLITS IN BOOTS

ADVISE REAR OFFSIDE TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD 3 TO 4MM AND IS PUNTURED WITH NAIL IN TREAD AREA

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

VERY STRONG ADVISE BOTH REAR NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE METAL BRAKE PIPES GOING TO FLEX HOSES ARE CORRODED

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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T271 KNC is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T271 KNC, 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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T271 KNC is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 19 March 1999.

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