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T420 VHW

1999 Fiat Bravo 80 S

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

99,569 mi
Last recorded99,569 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo 80 S67,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT420 VHW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 80 S
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2008 99,569 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 99,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Jul 2008 99,568 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 99,564 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2007 91,656 miles

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

all suspension components in a ruty condition

handbrake readings on limit

idle speed varies

o/s wiper wearing

Fail 21 May 2007 91,592 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all suspension components in a rusty condition

idle speed varies

o/s wiper wearing

Pass 12 Apr 2006 81,459 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 81,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 80 S?

Based on 662 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
7,764
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 84
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 40
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 39
Stop lamp not working 32
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T420 VHW is a 1999 Fiat Bravo 80 S in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Bravo 80 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 67,485 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 80 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T420 VHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was T420 VHW registered?

T420 VHW is a 1999 Fiat Bravo 80 S, first registered on 22 April 1999.

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