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T451 DRP

1999 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,879 mi
Last recorded40,879 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT451 DRP
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 40,879 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

offside rear tyre has been driven flat

Fail 7 Mar 2011 40,879 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

offside rear tyre has been driven flat

Pass 16 Feb 2010 38,484 miles

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

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre has been driven flat

Fail 15 Feb 2010 38,484 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre has been driven flat

Pass 21 Feb 2009 35,878 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine idle speed too slow

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 20 Feb 2009 35,875 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine idle speed too slow

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 27 Feb 2008 32,105 miles

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

front registration plate deteriorating

Fail 27 Feb 2008 32,105 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

front registration plate deteriorating

Pass 6 Mar 2007 29,534 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 29,522 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front numberplate deteriorating

Pass 8 Mar 2006 27,383 miles

near side rear tyre worn outer edge

Fail 8 Mar 2006 27,383 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

near side rear tyre worn outer edge

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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T451 DRP is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T451 DRP, 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 T451 DRP registered?

T451 DRP is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 7 May 1999.

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