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T289 FHY

1999 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,548 mi
Last recorded51,548 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT289 FHY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 51,548 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 51,548 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 Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

smell of fuel present

Fail 2 Mar 2012 49,312 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust deteriorated

nearside front brake flexi hose insecure

offside front brake flexi hose insecure

offside front tyre perishing on outer wall

Pass 15 Mar 2011 42,381 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 42,360 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 36,859 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear springs have signs of corrosion..

Signs of corrosion of front discs.

Pass 4 Nov 2006 36,835 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 36,752 miles

strong advise on front brake discs corroded

strong advise on nearside rear tyre cracking & worn down too 2mm

strong advise on rear exhaust section corroded

strong advise rear suspension coil spring 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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T289 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 62.5%.

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 T289 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 T289 FHY registered?

T289 FHY is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 July 1999.

Is T289 FHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T289 FHY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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