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T949 DBY

1999 Fiat Bravo

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,308 mi
Last recorded90,308 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo73,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT949 DBY
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 90,308 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 83,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust system in poor condition

hanbrake effort low n/s and o/s

n/s and o/s front brake discs in poor condition

o/s/f brake pipe showing corrosion

o/s/r brake pipe to flexi hose showing corrosion

Fail 28 Apr 2009 83,891 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front discs in poor condtion

Pass 20 Mar 2008 79,579 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 79,579 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Ball joint deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 76,474 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 76,460 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 70,175 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2006 70,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo?

Based on 478,310 MOT tests across 49,250 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
49,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,204
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,672
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12,528
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 11,791
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T949 DBY is a 1999 Fiat Bravo in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 73,131 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 Bravo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T949 DBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Bravo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T949 DBY is a 1999 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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