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T427 CNW

1999 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

59,235 mi
Last recorded59,235 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT427 CNW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2011 59,235 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 53,316 miles

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

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Fail 6 Apr 2010 53,316 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 7 Apr 2009 48,923 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 48,923 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)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Apr 2009 48,907 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)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2007 44,315 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 44,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 41,433 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2006 41,433 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 37,906 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 37,906 miles

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

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

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

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

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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T427 CNW is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T427 CNW, 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 T427 CNW registered?

T427 CNW is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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