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T285 VHW

1999 Fiat Bravo 80 SX

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,361 mi
Last recorded83,361 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo 80 SX69,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT285 VHW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 80 SX
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2008 83,361 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 83,360 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside headlamp lense cracked but not affecting aim

Pass 9 Oct 2007 78,228 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 69,059 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 67,520 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 80 SX?

Based on 3,731 MOT tests across 755 vehicles.

63.4%
Pass Rate
7,723
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
755
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 581
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 370
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 267
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 193
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 175
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T285 VHW is a 1999 Fiat Bravo 80 SX in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Bravo 80 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 69,799 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 Bravo 80 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 581 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T285 VHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 80 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Bravo 80 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T285 VHW registered?

T285 VHW is a 1999 Fiat Bravo 80 SX, first registered on 22 April 1999.

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