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T839 SEF

1999 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,099 mi
Last recorded126,099 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT839 SEF
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 126,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 119,916 miles

ALL POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED

BELONGINGS IN BOOT

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN/PITTED

BOTH FRONT BRAKES HAVE A SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES AT FRONT OF CAR CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE FLEXIS HOSES DETERATED

BOTH REAR SPRINGS CORRODED AND FITTED WITH SPRING ASSISTORS

CAMBELT HISTORY

EYE LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING/CONECTED

FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED

O/S/F SHOCKER HAS A SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S STERRING RACK

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT

Fail 29 Sep 2010 119,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

ALL POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED

BELONGINGS IN BOOT

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN/PITTED

BOTH FRONT BRAKES HAVE A SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES AT FRONT OF CAR CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE FLEXIS HOSES DETERATED

BOTH REAR SPRINGS CORRODED AND FITTED WITH SPRING ASSISTORS

CAMBELT HISTORY

EYE LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING/CONECTED

FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED

O/S/F SHOCKER HAS A SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S STERRING RACK

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT

Pass 28 Sep 2009 106,955 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 106,902 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 90,266 miles

advise off side rear bump stop missing

Fail 12 Sep 2008 90,266 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

advise off side rear bump stop missing

Pass 2 Aug 2007 81,339 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 68,569 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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T839 SEF is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T839 SEF, 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 T839 SEF registered?

T839 SEF is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 13 August 1999.

Is T839 SEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T839 SEF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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