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T809 UFB

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,375 mi
Last recorded58,375 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT809 UFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2011 58,375 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

plastic covers on rear of sills

Pass 11 Apr 2011 58,375 miles

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

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

plastic covers on rear of sills

Pass 26 Apr 2010 56,154 miles

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

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

front sub chassis early corrosion plastic covers at rear underside

Fail 26 Apr 2010 56,154 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front sub chassis early corrosion plastic covers at rear underside

Pass 7 Apr 2009 52,815 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 48,921 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 46,064 miles

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

Oil leak

rear handbrake mechanism noise

Fail 29 Mar 2007 46,063 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

rear handbrake mechanism noise

Pass 13 Apr 2006 42,774 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2006 42,773 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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T809 UFB is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue 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 T809 UFB, 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 T809 UFB registered?

T809 UFB is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 20 April 1999.

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