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T290 AVY

1999 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

78,157 mi
Last recorded78,157 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo73,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT290 AVY
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2011 78,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

accident damage to front

leak to center exhaust section

Pass 12 Aug 2011 78,157 miles

accident damage to front

leak to center exhaust section

Pass 5 Aug 2010 75,582 miles

offisde front steel brake pipe corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2010 75,581 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offisde front steel brake pipe corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2009 72,720 miles

both wipers poor condition

both wipers poor operation

offside front tyre poor condition on inner egde requires replacement

Fail 12 Jun 2009 72,687 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both wipers poor condition

both wipers poor operation

offside front tyre poor condition on inner egde requires replacement

Pass 6 Jun 2008 69,846 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN , JUST PASSABLE

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBER PERISHING

IDLE ERRATIC AND ENGINE CUTS OUT

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL SCUFFED

O/S FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW , JUST PASSABLE

O/S FRONT TYRE PERISHING , JUST PASSABLE

Fail 6 Jun 2008 69,846 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN , JUST PASSABLE

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBER PERISHING

IDLE ERRATIC AND ENGINE CUTS OUT

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL SCUFFED

O/S FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW , JUST PASSABLE

O/S FRONT TYRE PERISHING , JUST PASSABLE

Pass 11 Jun 2007 66,958 miles

both rear and o/s front tyres starting to perish

Fail 8 Jun 2007 66,946 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear and o/s front tyres starting to perish

Pass 7 Jun 2006 63,960 miles

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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T290 AVY is a 1999 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T290 AVY, 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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What year was T290 AVY registered?

T290 AVY is a 1999 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T290 AVY safe to buy?

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