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T287 XAA

1999 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,633 mi
Last recorded102,633 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT287 XAA
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 102,633 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 99,465 miles

both front to rear brake pipes started to corrode

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

c.o.on fast idle close to limit + lambda

front brake pads thin

n/s/f shocker damp

play in o/s/f ball joint on limit

Pass 7 Jul 2010 95,281 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

oil leak

rear coil springs starting to corrode

Pass 16 Jun 2009 91,494 miles

bulkhead covered

o/s/f brake pipe covered in underseal

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 11 Jun 2009 91,492 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bulkhead covered

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2008 87,208 miles

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs corroding

Fail 25 Jun 2008 87,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2007 83,004 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 83,004 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 29 Jun 2006 76,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2005 65,464 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 65,464 miles

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

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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T287 XAA is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T287 XAA, 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 T287 XAA registered?

T287 XAA is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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