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T549 VHW

1999 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,845 mi
Last recorded115,845 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT549 VHW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2012 115,845 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

corrosion

over heating

panal damage

Pass 4 Nov 2011 110,040 miles

brake fluid level looks low

front brake pipes rusty

o/s/r tyre perished

rear coil springs rusty

surface corrosion to inner sills and floors

Fail 4 Nov 2011 110,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

brake fluid level looks low

front brake pipes rusty

o/s/r tyre perished

rear coil springs rusty

surface corrosion to inner sills and floors

Pass 29 Oct 2010 103,295 miles

Engine gets hot, cooling fan not working

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

n/s registration plate light slightly insecure

rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Fail 29 Oct 2010 103,295 miles

Engine gets hot, cooling fan not working

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s registration plate light slightly insecure

rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2009 95,889 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 86,325 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S WING MIRROR COVER DAMAGED.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Nov 2008 86,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S WING MIRROR COVER DAMAGED.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Nov 2007 78,451 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 78,451 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 74,611 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 74,608 miles

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

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

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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T549 VHW is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T549 VHW, 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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T549 VHW is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 21 July 1999.

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