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T495 UEU

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,924 mi
Last recorded109,924 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT495 UEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 109,924 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 99,158 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 99,158 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 91,604 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 91,604 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 84,875 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 84,875 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 79,696 miles

BOTH Rear Tyres starting to perish.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

N/S/R Door does not open.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Rear Wiper Blade split.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Jan 2008 79,691 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

BOTH Rear Tyres starting to perish.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

N/S/R Door does not open.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Rear Wiper Blade split.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Jan 2007 75,105 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 71,129 miles

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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T495 UEU is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel 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 T495 UEU, 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 T495 UEU registered?

T495 UEU is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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