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T397 UHW

1999 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,832 mi
Last recorded102,832 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT397 UHW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2011 102,832 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 102,832 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 90,844 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 84,077 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2008 84,073 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2007 77,343 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate slightly tarnished.

Pass 16 May 2006 70,850 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

advise hand brake travel

advise slight rust around front end of car underneath

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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T397 UHW is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T397 UHW, 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 T397 UHW registered?

T397 UHW is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 25 May 1999.

Is T397 UHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T397 UHW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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