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T738 AEN

1999 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,539 mi
Last recorded98,539 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT738 AEN
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 98,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet safety catch siezed

Pass 1 Apr 2011 94,744 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 94,744 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 85,545 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 85,505 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 85,008 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion to rear road springs

exhaust mountings missing on cat

n/s/r door not opening from out side

no centre rear lapstrap seat belt

oil leak from gear box

Pass 31 Mar 2009 79,296 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 74,112 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 67,125 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 58,840 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 58,840 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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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T738 AEN is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T738 AEN, 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 T738 AEN registered?

T738 AEN is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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