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T657 VFB

1999 Fiat Brava

Gold Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,691 mi
Last recorded100,691 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT657 VFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 100,691 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

offside front fog light not working

rear wiper split

Fail 22 Jan 2013 100,677 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

offside front fog light not working

rear wiper split

Pass 19 Jan 2012 94,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear passenger door does not open from outside the vehicle.

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2012 94,655 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear passenger door does not open from outside the vehicle.

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2011 87,769 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

gear box fluid leak

vehicle overheating

Fail 18 Jan 2011 87,764 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

gear box fluid leak

vehicle overheating

Pass 6 Jan 2010 78,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Dec 2009 78,876 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2009 69,729 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 61,662 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 53,161 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 51,601 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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T657 VFB is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Gold with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 T657 VFB, 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 T657 VFB registered?

T657 VFB is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 14 April 1999.

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