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T279 XAN

1999 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,166 mi
Last recorded136,166 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT279 XAN
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 136,166 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 129,710 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 129,704 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 129,625 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 125,356 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 43,717 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 38,858 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 36,195 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 32,670 miles

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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T279 XAN is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T279 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 T279 XAN registered?

T279 XAN is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 22 March 1999.

Is T279 XAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T279 XAN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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