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T486 THW

1999 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,785 mi
Last recorded70,785 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT486 THW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 70,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

exhaust rubbers missing

front bonnet trim lose

oil leak

rear wiper split

Fail 12 Nov 2012 70,785 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

exhaust rubbers missing

front bonnet trim lose

oil leak

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Nov 2011 68,823 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

front discs worn slightly

rear wiper split

Fail 10 Nov 2011 68,823 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

front discs worn slightly

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Nov 2010 66,912 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

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

front discs corroded slightly

Pass 10 Nov 2009 64,822 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Nov 2008 63,434 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 63,434 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 56,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 54,180 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 54,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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T486 THW is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T486 THW, 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 T486 THW registered?

T486 THW is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 25 May 1999.

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