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T970 ABN

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,778 mi
Last recorded98,778 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT970 ABN
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2010 98,778 miles

centre stop light not working

corrosion to front discs

n/s inboard drive shaft boot not secure

Fail 21 Sep 2010 98,778 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre stop light not working

corrosion to front discs

n/s inboard drive shaft boot not secure

Pass 15 Sep 2009 88,449 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s front inner drive shaft boot loose

Fail 8 Sep 2009 88,313 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s front inner drive shaft boot loose

Pass 20 Aug 2008 77,705 miles

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

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

wiper blades slightly torn

Fail 19 Aug 2008 77,657 miles

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

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

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

wiper blades slightly torn

Fail 14 Aug 2007 64,895 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front flexis slightly perished

Pass 14 Aug 2007 64,895 miles

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

front flexis slightly perished

Pass 10 Aug 2006 52,747 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 52,730 miles

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

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

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

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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T970 ABN is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 T970 ABN, 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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T970 ABN is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 7 May 1999.

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