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T397 HTR

1999 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,809 mi
Last recorded87,809 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo73,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT397 HTR
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 87,809 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 87,809 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 86,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust mountings broken

Fail 20 Sep 2014 86,625 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust mountings broken

Pass 21 Sep 2013 85,677 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 85,677 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 84,307 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 84,307 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2011 83,104 miles

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

both front brake disc corroded

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 31 Aug 2011 83,104 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both front brake disc corroded

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2010 81,963 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 81,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 80,094 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 80,094 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)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 78,357 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 76,485 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 76,485 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2006 66,248 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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T397 HTR is a 1999 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T397 HTR, 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 T397 HTR registered?

T397 HTR is a 1999 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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