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T58 RHU

1999 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

141,648 mi
Last recorded141,648 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT58 RHU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2011 141,648 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2010 131,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front drop link bushes slightly perished

rear sub frame bushes starting to perish

surface rust on brake pipes

surface rust on rear coil springs

Pass 27 Oct 2009 121,086 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2009 120,912 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 109,609 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 109,609 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 98,947 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 98,947 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 88,536 miles

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

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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T58 RHU is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T58 RHU, 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 T58 RHU registered?

T58 RHU is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 13 May 1999.

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