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T473 WEU

1999 Fiat Brava

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,023 mi
Last recorded87,023 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT473 WEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 87,023 miles

brake pipes corroding

front subframe corroding

offside shock slight misting of oil

Pass 18 Apr 2012 82,086 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust weak

front sub frame corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2012 82,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust weak

front sub frame corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2011 77,633 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both number plates faded

Fail 19 Apr 2011

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both number plates faded

Pass 19 Apr 2010 70,235 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Fail 19 Apr 2010 70,235 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2009 59,823 miles

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

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 59,820 miles

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

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

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 47,656 miles

Oil leak

clutch heavy and noisy

near side tyre worn on inner edge

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Apr 2008 47,656 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

clutch heavy and noisy

near side tyre worn on inner edge

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Apr 2007 35,532 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 33,886 miles

both front brake discs corroded (inner faces).

both front wiper blades torn.

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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T473 WEU is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T473 WEU, 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 T473 WEU registered?

T473 WEU is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 19 August 1999.

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