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T497 EHY

1999 Fiat Bravo

Yellow Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,522 mi
Last recorded113,522 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo73,131 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT497 EHY
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 113,522 miles

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

exhaust rattling

underside off vehicle corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2015 113,522 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rattling

underside off vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2014 104,437 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Slight rusting at N/S front floor to sill area.

Fail 20 May 2014 104,426 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Slight rusting at n/s front floor to sill area.

Fail 3 Jan 2013 99,534 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 99,534 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 92,558 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 92,550 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 86,484 miles

Front discs slightly corroded.

N/S/F tyre 3mm.

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2010 86,482 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front discs slightly corroded.

N/S/F tyre 3mm.

Oil leak

Spacesaver fitted to O/S/F.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 82,642 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 82,642 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 79,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

The exhaust mounts on the CAT should be replaced by the proper ones.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 79,092 miles

The exhaust mounts on the CAT should be replaced by the proper ones.

Pass 22 Aug 2006 72,593 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 72,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo?

Based on 478,310 MOT tests across 49,250 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
49,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,204
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,672
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12,528
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 11,791
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T497 EHY is a 1999 Fiat Bravo in Yellow with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 73,131 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 Bravo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T497 EHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Bravo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T497 EHY registered?

T497 EHY is a 1999 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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