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T601 XAN

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

167,565 mi
Last recorded167,565 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT601 XAN
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 167,565 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 167,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 154,108 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 154,077 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' n/s ands o/s, in total two large cracks, needs new wind screen (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe and boxes. need new (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 139,659 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 123,210 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 123,187 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 108,073 miles

1. The car need tracking,inside of the O/S/F tyreis wearing.

2. N/S/R shock absorber has oil leak, it need attention, change it

Pass 12 Oct 2012 93,294 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2012 93,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 80,354 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 79,672 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 61,318 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 58,803 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 58,803 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 58,803 miles

Centre Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

bonnet and the front of the car needs body work and spray

Pass 13 Jul 2008 54,173 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2008 54,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 47,607 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 42,148 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 37,127 miles

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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T601 XAN is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 T601 XAN, 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 T601 XAN registered?

T601 XAN is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 12 May 1999.

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