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T349 RBL

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,352 mi
Last recorded159,352 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT349 RBL
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 159,352 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 159,352 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 141,547 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 141,547 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 20 May 2009 129,064 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 129,064 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2008 115,164 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 115,164 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2007 102,002 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 89,772 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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T349 RBL is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T349 RBL, 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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T349 RBL is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 7 June 1999.

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