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T921 VHW

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,733 mi
Last recorded81,733 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT921 VHW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 81,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 78,866 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 78,866 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 74,722 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 74,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 68,115 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres perishing,nsr tyre just legal on 1.6mm

centre stop lamp not working

nsr and osr brake pipes corroded,compensator to hoses just acceptable

Fail 15 Jul 2009 68,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres perishing,nsr tyre just legal on 1.6mm

centre stop lamp not working

nsr and osr brake pipes corroded,compensator to hoses just acceptable

Pass 16 Jul 2008 63,335 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded just accepable recomend replacement.

both rear tyres perished.

center exhaust joint badly corroded.

front anti roll bar link bushes perished & splitting.

n/s/rear tyre worn on outer edge.

o/s/front brake pipe corroding just accepable recomend attension.

rear anti rolll bar corroded.

rear coil springs corroded.

rear silencer badly corroed.

wipers smearing.

Fail 16 Jul 2008 63,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear brake pipes corroded just accepable recomend replacement.

both rear tyres perished.

center exhaust joint badly corroded.

front anti roll bar link bushes perished & splitting.

n/s/rear tyre worn on outer edge.

o/s/front brake pipe corroding just accepable recomend attension.

rear anti rolll bar corroded.

rear coil springs corroded.

rear silencer badly corroed.

wipers smearing.

Pass 30 Jul 2007 60,272 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both rear brake pipes (compensator valve to hose)corroding - just acceptable

handbrake travel

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear coil springs & anti roll bar corroding

rear silencer corroding

rear tyres perishing

several centre stop lamp bulbs not working

Fail 30 Jul 2007 60,272 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear brake pipes (compensator valve to hose)corroding - just acceptable

handbrake travel

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear coil springs & anti roll bar corroding

rear silencer corroding

rear tyres perishing

several centre stop lamp bulbs not working

Pass 8 Sep 2006 50,544 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 38,618 miles

front number plate poor condition

power steering rack damp

Fail 16 Sep 2005 38,618 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate poor condition

power steering rack damp

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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T921 VHW is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T921 VHW, 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 T921 VHW registered?

T921 VHW is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 26 April 1999.

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