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T701 RDK

1999 Fiat Brava

Gold Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,288 mi
Last recorded45,288 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT701 RDK
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 45,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 43,067 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 40,476 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 37,605 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 35,570 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 32,333 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 28,959 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 28,937 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 26,015 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 26,015 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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T701 RDK is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Gold with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T701 RDK, 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 T701 RDK registered?

T701 RDK is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T701 RDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T701 RDK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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