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T898 MHK

1999 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,513 mi
Last recorded66,513 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT898 MHK
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2019 66,513 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position Taped down (6.2.1 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 64,263 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 62,510 miles

Brake pad sensor wire broken to n/s/front

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 62,510 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pad sensor wire broken to n/s/front

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 60,159 miles

Advise inspection of rear brakes

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 57,545 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 55,108 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 51,994 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 48,619 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 44,986 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 41,751 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 41,751 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 37,481 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 37,481 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 32,923 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 32,917 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 28,596 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 22,382 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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T898 MHK is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T898 MHK, 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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T898 MHK is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 19 March 1999.

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