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T743 SHW

1999 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,462 mi
Last recorded83,462 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT743 SHW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2015 83,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Bonnet safety catch stiff

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front outer sill corroded and holed outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front door check strap broken

Offside front inner sill corroded and holed

Rear wiper blade split

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 80,935 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 76,009 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 67,078 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 61,194 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 56,334 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 50,958 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 45,168 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS A BIG NAIL IN IT

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 42,727 miles

nearside front cv gaitor insecure

Fail 1 Jun 2007 42,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

nearside front cv gaitor insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2006 36,149 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 36,147 miles

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

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

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

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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T743 SHW is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T743 SHW, 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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T743 SHW is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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