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T494 AAN

1999 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,933 mi
Last recorded78,933 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT494 AAN
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 78,933 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 78,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 76,013 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 73,921 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 73,921 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 72,389 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 72,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 67,289 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 59,990 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 59,990 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 53,577 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 47,811 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 47,808 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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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T494 AAN is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol 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 T494 AAN, 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 T494 AAN registered?

T494 AAN is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 4 August 1999.

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