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T85 EHY

1999 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests18 (8 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

74,531 mi
Last recorded74,531 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT85 EHY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2014 74,531 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 70,517 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 70,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 66,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jul 2012 66,649 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2011 63,765 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 63,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 61,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2010 61,315 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2009 59,618 miles

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

ns front tyre deflated(blown up)

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE OIL FILTER REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ATTENTION

Fail 7 Jul 2009 59,618 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

ns front tyre deflated(blown up)

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE OIL FILTER REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ATTENTION

Pass 6 Jun 2008 57,390 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2008 57,390 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 2 May 2007 51,211 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both rear tyres low tread and worn on outer edges

Pass 2 May 2007 51,211 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both rear tyres low tread and worn on outer edges

Fail 26 Apr 2007 51,208 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 46,793 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 46,793 miles

Nearside 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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T85 EHY is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 T85 EHY, 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 T85 EHY registered?

T85 EHY is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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