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T589 LEL

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,436 mi
Last recorded99,436 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT589 LEL
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2011 99,436 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 87,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2010 87,603 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2009 71,495 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 59,028 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 52,705 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2006 45,687 miles

Engine Oil Sump deterioated .

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Wiper System inoperative ..

Pass 20 Jan 2006 45,687 miles

Engine Oil Sump deterioated .

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

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

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

Rear Wiper System inoperative ..

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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T589 LEL is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T589 LEL, 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 T589 LEL registered?

T589 LEL is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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