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T409 BRO

1999 Fiat Brava 80 SX

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

57,865 mi
Last recorded57,865 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava 80 SX69,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT409 BRO
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 80 SX
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 57,865 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 57,853 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2008 56,395 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 56,381 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 1 May 2008 55,772 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 50,247 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 50,247 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 45,625 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 45,625 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 80 SX?

Based on 7,650 MOT tests across 1,534 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
7,658
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
1,534
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,357
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 837
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 538
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 429
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 366
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T409 BRO is a 1999 Fiat Brava 80 SX in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Brava 80 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 69,072 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 80 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T409 BRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 80 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Brava 80 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T409 BRO registered?

T409 BRO is a 1999 Fiat Brava 80 SX, first registered on 24 June 1999.

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