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T71 TFB

1999 Fiat Brava

Grey Lpg 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

101,241 mi
Last recorded101,241 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT71 TFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2011 101,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2009 98,172 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 98,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2008 88,494 miles

air bag light on on dash

brake pads getting low

drivers door stay strap missing

high level stop light not fitted

rear wiper blade split

slight blow on exhaust front pipe

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

Fail 6 Nov 2008 88,384 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

brake pads getting low

drivers door stay strap missing

high level stop light not fitted

n/s/f ABS sensor wire broken

n/s/f brake pad sensor wire broken

n/s/r handbrake cable out of position

rear wiper blade split

slight blow on exhaust front pipe

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

Pass 14 Nov 2007 82,316 miles

radiator in poor condition

Fail 31 Oct 2007 82,311 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

radiator in poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2006 104,433 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 104,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

rear springs corroded

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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T71 TFB is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,747cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 T71 TFB, 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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T71 TFB is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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