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T806 VTC

1999 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,708 mi
Last recorded48,708 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT806 VTC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2011 48,708 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 23 Aug 2010 47,509 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 47,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all suspension coil springs corroded

exhaust system rusty

offside washer requires attention

rear antiroll bar rusty

small split and slight smearing nearside wiper blade

underside of car getting rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2009 45,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

advise corrosion on rear suspension parts

front wipers split

Fail 29 Aug 2009 45,421 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Outer Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

advise corrosion on rear suspension parts

front wipers split

Pass 22 Aug 2008 40,279 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 40,279 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 38,272 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 34,284 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 34,284 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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T806 VTC is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T806 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 T806 VTC registered?

T806 VTC is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 July 1999.

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