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T297 MBC

1999 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,501 mi
Last recorded86,501 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT297 MBC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 86,501 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 77,297 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 76,943 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 68,744 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 68,610 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 60,289 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 51,907 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 51,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 44,992 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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T297 MBC is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 T297 MBC, 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 T297 MBC registered?

T297 MBC is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 9 July 1999.

Is T297 MBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T297 MBC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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