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T53 TFB

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,681 mi
Last recorded89,681 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT53 TFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 89,681 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 82,234 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

engine under shield fitted.

front brake pads low.

front tyres 3mm.

off side front wiper blade deteriorating.

off side rear tyre 3mm.

off side rear tyre badly perished

Fail 20 Jun 2008 82,163 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine under shield fitted.

front tyres 3mm.

off side front wiper blade deteriorating.

off side rear tyre 3mm.

off side rear tyre badly perished

Pass 4 Jun 2007 74,490 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

both front lower ball joint rubbers split..

rear exhaust rubber perished..

Fail 4 Jun 2007 74,490 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front lower ball joint rubbers split..

rear exhaust rubber perished..

Pass 8 Jun 2006 67,826 miles

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

front undertray fitted

rear springs rusty

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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T53 TFB is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T53 TFB, 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 T53 TFB registered?

T53 TFB is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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