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T398 VHW

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,378 mi
Last recorded59,378 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT398 VHW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 59,378 miles

osf tyre pressure low

Fail 29 Apr 2009 59,378 miles

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

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

osf tyre pressure low

Pass 28 Apr 2008 53,070 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 46,907 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2006 39,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f tyre has no tread on inner edge

surface corrosion on front engine bed

Pass 10 May 2005 30,794 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

SURFACE CORROSION STARTED ON FRONT ENGINE BED AND REAR SECTIONS OF FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES

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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T398 VHW is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T398 VHW, 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 T398 VHW registered?

T398 VHW is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T398 VHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T398 VHW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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