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T838 RFB

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

74,045 mi
Last recorded74,045 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT838 RFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 74,045 miles

Both handbrake cable dust cover gaiters split

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside front suspension noisey - no excessive free play detected

Offside headlight beam pattern vague but visible

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 May 2012 74,039 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both handbrake cable dust cover gaiters split

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside front suspension noisey - no excessive free play detected

Offside headlight beam pattern vague but visible

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 May 2011 65,087 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 65,062 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 May 2010 57,313 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 57,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 52,364 miles

Front brake pads low

Pass 4 Apr 2008 44,149 miles

O.S.F tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2008 44,149 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

O.S.F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2007 33,203 miles

door mirror broken

Pass 15 Feb 2006 24,934 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 24,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear road wheel slightly binding

rear brake performance low

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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T838 RFB is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T838 RFB, 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 T838 RFB registered?

T838 RFB is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 11 March 1999.

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