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T462 VHW

1999 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

34,186 mi
Last recorded34,186 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo73,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT462 VHW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2019 34,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of seat sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat rear of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer floor near seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 33,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all brake ferrules corroded

all suspension bush s perished and worn

both front tyres slightly perished and cracked

Fail 4 Sep 2018 33,605 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all brake ferrules corroded

all suspension bush s perished and worn

both front tyres slightly perished and cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2017 37,126 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all suspension rubber s slightly perished and worn

both front tyres slightly perished

Fail 31 Aug 2017 32,715 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all suspension rubber s slightly perished and worn

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 30 Aug 2016 31,920 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Aug 2016 31,915 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Sep 2015 31,019 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened off side front (3.5.1i)

showing signes off corosion

Pass 7 Aug 2014 29,885 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 28,680 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 27,165 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 26,145 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 26,145 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2010 26,096 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2010 26,096 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 25,154 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 25,154 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2008 21,638 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 21,379 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 18,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 13,610 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo?

Based on 478,310 MOT tests across 49,250 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
49,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,204
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,672
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12,528
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 11,791
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T462 VHW is a 1999 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 73,131 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T462 VHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Bravo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T462 VHW is a 1999 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 22 April 1999.

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