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T288 FHY

1999 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,529 mi
Last recorded99,529 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT288 FHY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2010 99,529 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

corrosion to both outer sill areas

offside front tyre read low in places

rear brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 17 Jul 2009 950,272 miles

n/s/f tread low on edges

slight "play" on both front lower arm inner bushes

wipers starting to smear

Fail 15 Jul 2009 95,019 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

n/s/f tread low on edges

slight "play" on both front lower arm inner bushes

slight distortion on nearside front brake

wipers starting to smear

Pass 28 Jul 2008 87,052 miles

rear silencer corroded

slight twist on offside front brake flex

Fail 23 Jul 2008 86,918 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

rear silencer corroded

slight twist on offside front brake flex

Pass 1 Aug 2007 78,653 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 71,460 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 71,326 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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T288 FHY is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 T288 FHY, 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 T288 FHY registered?

T288 FHY is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 July 1999.

Is T288 FHY safe to buy?

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