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T527 FHY

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

88,026 mi
Last recorded88,026 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT527 FHY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 88,026 miles

nearside front tyre getting low

power steering pump damp

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to boot floor

corrosion to both inner sill / floors

engine running poor

scratch's to screen - close to excessive

Fail 31 Jan 2014 87,979 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to boot floor

corrosion to both inner sill / floors

engine running poor

nearside front tyre getting low

power steering pump damp

scratch's to screen - close to excessive

Pass 5 Feb 2013 84,246 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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 25 Jan 2013 84,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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 31 Jan 2012 75,618 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Jan 2012 78,493 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 70,025 miles

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside font brake hose perished

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside front wheel trim missing

offside headlamp beam image poor

various outer door handles in poor condition

wipers poor

Fail 25 Jan 2011 70,016 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

coolant leak present

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside font brake hose perished

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside front wheel trim missing

offside headlamp beam image poor

various outer door handles in poor condition

wipers poor

Fail 15 Jan 2010 59,148 miles

slight rear brake imbalance

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

parking brake travel long

slight exhaust blow at front

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wiper blades splitting/operation poor

Pass 15 Jan 2010 59,148 miles

parking brake travel long

slight exhaust blow at front

slight rear brake imbalance

wiper blades splitting/operation poor

Pass 26 Jan 2009 49,215 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f wheel trim missing

o/s/r tyre perishing and close to limit

Fail 26 Jan 2009 49,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak

n/s/f wheel trim missing

o/s/r tyre perishing and close to limit

Pass 22 Jan 2008 38,262 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 32,417 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 29,986 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 29,986 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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T527 FHY is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 T527 FHY, 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 T527 FHY registered?

T527 FHY is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 25 August 1999.

Is T527 FHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T527 FHY shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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