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T538 MLE

1999 Fiat Brava

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,312 mi
Last recorded87,312 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT538 MLE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2010 87,312 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside door mirror damaged

windscreen washers poor

Fail 5 Mar 2010 84,698 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Rear Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 72,162 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 65,736 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

air bag light on

Pass 27 Mar 2007 62,802 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 57,879 miles

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

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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T538 MLE is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T538 MLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T538 MLE registered?

T538 MLE is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 5 March 1999.

Is T538 MLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T538 MLE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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