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T749 VTC

1999 Fiat Brava

Gold Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,102 mi
Last recorded79,102 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT749 VTC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 79,102 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

DAMAGE TO ZONE B OF WINDSCREEN UNDER 40MM

MISTING OF OIL AROUND OFFSIDE STEERING RACK

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

OFFSIDE INNER SILL CORRODED AND HOLED 40CM FROM SEAT BELT MOUNT

Fail 3 Aug 2011 79,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

DAMAGE TO ZONE B OF WINDSCREEN UNDER 40MM

MISTING OF OIL AROUND OFFSIDE STEERING RACK

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

OFFSIDE INNER SILL CORRODED AND HOLED 40CM FROM SEAT BELT MOUNT

Pass 14 Aug 2010 75,008 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 75,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 68,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 68,807 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 64,942 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 64,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 61,159 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 56,888 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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T749 VTC is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Gold with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T749 VTC, 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 T749 VTC registered?

T749 VTC is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 July 1999.

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