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T949 GGM

1999 Fiat Brava

Gold Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,321 mi
Last recorded106,321 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT949 GGM
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2009 106,321 miles

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake travel

Pass 28 Jul 2008 98,630 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 98,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 87,004 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 87,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 73,391 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 61,044 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 60,955 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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T949 GGM is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Gold with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T949 GGM, 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 T949 GGM registered?

T949 GGM is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 13 August 1999.

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