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T289 KJA

1999 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,840 mi
Last recorded82,840 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo73,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT289 KJA
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2014 82,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Nov 2013 80,322 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 80,265 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2012 77,757 miles

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

front subframe corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2011 70,721 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front subframe corroded

rear section of exhaust corroded

slight exhaust blow from exhaust middle section

Pass 28 Oct 2010 62,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front subframe corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2009 57,224 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2009 57,219 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 50,286 miles

Windscreen washers poor

Pass 30 Apr 2007 46,215 miles

n/s/r brake pipe is starting to rust

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Apr 2006 41,931 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED INNER FACES

ADVISE EXHAUST CAT SURPORT RUBBERS MISSING BUT SYSTEM IS FULLY SECURE

ADVISE FRONT OFFSIDE DOOR CHECK STRAP BROKE NOT HOLDING DOOR OPEN

ADVISE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE GOING TO FLEX HOSES ONLY SLIGHT AT PRESENT

ADVISE REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Fail 27 Apr 2006 41,931 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

ADVISE BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER FACES CORRODED ON EDGES OF DISCS

ADVISE EXHAUST SYSTEM CENTRE CAT RUBBER MOUNTINGS ARE MISSING , BUT SYSTEM IS FULLY SURPORTED

ADVISE FRONT OFFSIDE DOOR CHECK STRAP BROKE NOT HOLDING DOOR WHEN OPEN

ADVISE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES GOING TO REAR FLEX HOSES ARE JUST STARTING TO CORRODE SLIGHTLY

ADVISE REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT AND TORN

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo?

Based on 478,310 MOT tests across 49,250 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
49,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,204
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,672
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12,528
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 11,791
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T289 KJA is a 1999 Fiat Bravo in Grey 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 Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 73,131 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Bravo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T289 KJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Bravo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T289 KJA is a 1999 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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