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T685 SHU

1999 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,971 mi
Last recorded95,971 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT685 SHU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 95,971 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 95,971 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 90,859 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 82,397 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 82,397 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 78,884 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre tread very worn on outer edge

offside front tyre tread worn on edges

Fail 13 Sep 2010 78,884 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre tread very worn on outer edge

offside front tyre tread worn on edges

Pass 14 Sep 2009 73,257 miles

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

nearside inner steering rack joint has slight play

rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2009 73,210 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside inner steering rack joint has slight play

rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2008 66,513 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 66,511 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 60,021 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 49,702 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 45,015 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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T685 SHU is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T685 SHU, 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 T685 SHU registered?

T685 SHU is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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