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T425 RCB

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,215 mi
Last recorded80,215 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT425 RCB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 80,215 miles

Both wiper blades starting to split.

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 80,215 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both wiper blades starting to split.

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 71,106 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 57,683 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion on main & offside front brake pipes

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre close to limits

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2009 48,336 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 48,336 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s washer poor operation

rear washers inoperative

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Feb 2008 38,878 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 38,878 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 38,337 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 36,141 miles

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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T425 RCB is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T425 RCB, 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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T425 RCB is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 19 March 1999.

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