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T531 VHW

1999 Fiat Bravo

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,690 mi
Last recorded140,690 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo73,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT531 VHW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2014 140,690 miles

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 Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 124,931 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 111,971 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 96,891 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 87,956 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 87,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 84,546 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 84,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 77,074 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 69,786 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 65,283 miles

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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T531 VHW is a 1999 Fiat Bravo in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T531 VHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T531 VHW registered?

T531 VHW is a 1999 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 22 April 1999.

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