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T482 VHW

1999 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,156 mi
Last recorded95,156 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT482 VHW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 95,156 miles

(2.5B.1a)The nearside front lower suspension ball joint dust cover is parished and split

(2.5B.1a)The offside front lower suspension ball joint dust cover is parished and split

(2.7.3)The offside rear suspension damper has a slight seepage of fluid present

(2c)there is presence of engine oil at the lower face of the intake manifold,which indicates that a slight leak is present

(3.5.1f)The offside front brake pad(s) are wearing thin,it appears they will soon require renewal.

(3.5.1h)The nearside front brake disc face(s) are pitted and worn.

(3.5.1h)The offside front brake disc face(s) are pitted and worn.

(3.6B.1)The nearside front brake pipe(s) along the bulkhead wall have not been secured in line with the manufacturer recommended method,it appears that those plastic tie raps are a temporary method,

(3.6B.1)The offside front brake pipe from the master cylinder has missed one support bracket when fitted,it appears that the pipe requires re-installing through the bracket

(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe to brake hose has surface corrosion present along its length.

(4.0)The spare tyre is deflated

(4.1D.1b)The offside front tyre shoulder is wearing unevenly

(5.2.6)The nearside rear seat belt prescribed area has been sealed over.

(6.1.1)The offside front chassis has been distorted along it's length.

(6.2.1a)The offside front door Check - Strap is malfunctioning in operation.

(7.1.1a)The rear exhaust silencer case is deteriorating

(7.1.1b)The exhaust CAT support mountings are deteriorating

(8.2.2)The nearside wiper blade is leaving streaks of fluid behind in service,it appears the blade will soon be ready for renewal

(8.2.2)The nearside wiper blade is splitting

(8.2.2)The offside wiper blade is splitting

(8.2.3)The nearside windscreen washer(s) do not provide any liquid to clear the windscreen swept area in conjunction with the wiper blade

INTRODUCTION TO THE MOT TEST

NOTES TAKEN AT TIME OF RETEST

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

and in my professional opinion the presenter of the vehicle should seek professional advice with regards the correct methods of repair.

Fail 9 Jun 2011 95,067 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

(2.5B.1a)The nearside front lower suspension ball joint dust cover is parished and split

(2.5B.1a)The offside front lower suspension ball joint dust cover is parished and split

(2.7.3)The offside rear suspension damper has a slight seepage of fluid present

(2c)there is presence of engine oil at the lower face of the intake manifold,which indicates that a slight leak is present

(3.5.1f)The offside front brake pad(s) are wearing thin,it appears they will soon require renewal.

(3.5.1h)The nearside front brake disc face(s) are pitted and worn.

(3.5.1h)The offside front brake disc face(s) are pitted and worn.

(3.6B.1)The offside front brake pipe from the master cylinder has missed one support bracket when fitted,it appears that the pipe requires re-installing through the bracket

(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe to brake hose has surface corrosion present along its length.

(4.0)The spare tyre is deflated

(4.1D.1b)The offside front tyre shoulder is wearing unevenly

(6.1.1)The offside front chassis has been distorted along it's length.

(6.2.1a)The offside front door Check - Strap is malfunctioning in operation.

(7.1.1a)The rear exhaust silencer case is deteriorating

(7.1.1b)The exhaust CAT support mountings are deteriorating

(8.2.2)The nearside wiper blade is leaving streaks of fluid behind in service,it appears the blade will soon be ready for renewal

(8.2.2)The nearside wiper blade is splitting

(8.2.2)The offside wiper blade is splitting

(8.2.3)The nearside windscreen washer(s) do not provide any liquid to clear the windscreen swept area in conjunction with the wiper blade

INTRODUCTION TO THE MOT TEST

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Pass 17 Jun 2010 93,074 miles

(1.2.1b)The high level stop lamps fitted to the rear have 10% of the bulbs inoperative

(1.4A.2d) The offside front indicator colour is deteriorating

(2.5B.1a)The nearside front (Left side) lower suspension ball joint dust cover is split

(2.5B.1a)The offside front (Right side) lower suspension ball joint dust cover is split

(3.5.1f)The nearside front (Left side) inner brake pad is wearing thin

(3.5.1f)The offside front (Right side) inner brake pad is worn close to the legal limit

(3.5.1h)The nearside front (Left side) brake disc inner face is pitted and worn

(3.5.1h)The offside front (Right side) brake disc inner face is pitted and worn

(4.2A.1)The tyres fitted across the front axle have different speed ratings

(7.1.1b)The rear exhaust silencer tail pipe supporting bracket has excessively deteriorated.The two remaining silencer supporting brackets are deteriorating

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

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST, FUEL AND EMISSIONS

Pass 23 Jun 2009 89,244 miles

(1.3.2a)The high level stop lamps have two of fifteen bulbs inoperative

(2.4A.2)The offside rear suspension prescribed area has not been painted over after a repair carried out

(2.5B.1a)The offside front suspension ball joint dust cover is split

(3.7A.2e)The front service brakes imbalance is at 16% throughout the operating range

(7.1.1b)The rear exhaust silencer support brackets are corroded

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 89,235 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

(1.3.2a)The high level stop lamps have two of fifteen bulbs inoperative

(2.4A.2)The offside rear suspension prescribed area has not been painted over after a repair carried out

(2.5B.1a)The offside front suspension ball joint dust cover is split

(3.7A.2e)The front service brakes imbalance is at 16% throughout the operating range

(7.1.1b)The rear exhaust silencer support brackets are corroded

Fail 21 May 2009 89,195 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake pad wear unbalanced but not considered excessive

Pass 14 May 2008 83,318 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2008 83,318 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 77,433 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 77,433 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2006 72,239 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 72,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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T482 VHW is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Grey 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 T482 VHW, 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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T482 VHW is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 20 April 1999.

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