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T970 VTC

1999 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

101,535 mi
Last recorded101,535 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo73,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT970 VTC
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 101,535 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2011 101,521 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2010 98,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak from sump/ sump gasket

Pass 9 Nov 2009 94,516 miles

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

oil leak from sump

Pass 12 Nov 2008 90,122 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 90,120 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2008 90,102 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 85,840 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 85,840 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 81,078 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 81,078 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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T970 VTC is a 1999 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T970 VTC, 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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What year was T970 VTC registered?

T970 VTC is a 1999 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 28 July 1999.

Is T970 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T970 VTC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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