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T83 UBB

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,538 mi
Last recorded79,538 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT83 UBB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 79,538 miles

Exhaust emissions suspect

Windscreen wipers poor condition

Fail 22 Jul 2010 79,440 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions lambda reading and carbon monoxide at idle suspect

Windscreen wipers poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2009 75,417 miles

Accident damage to nearside front wheel arch area

Front service brake veers left

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

emissions carbon monoxide content fluctuates

Fail 14 Jul 2009 75,367 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Accident damage to nearside front wheel arch area

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses behind Catalytic converter

Front service brake veers left

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

emissions carbon monoxide content fluctuates

Pass 24 Jul 2008 66,339 miles

O/S/F hubcap is missing

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

Temporary exhaust hangers fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2008 66,279 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

O/S/F hubcap is missing

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 63,512 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 48,786 miles

FRont suspension bushes beginning to perish

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2006 48,622 miles

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

Front suspension bushes beginning to perish

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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T83 UBB is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T83 UBB, 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 T83 UBB registered?

T83 UBB is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 18 June 1999.

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