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T971 RKK

1999 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,185 mi
Last recorded59,185 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT971 RKK
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2014 59,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet release handle adrift

both front tyres cracking to side walls

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

centre exhaust support rubbers missing

front number plate deteriorated

long hand brake travel

nearside rear side light lens cracked contains moisture

nearside rear tyre cracking to side walls

oil leaks

rear seat belts not checked rear seats folded down items in boot

slight freeplay within steering column

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 7 Feb 2014 59,185 miles

bonnet release handle adrift

both front tyres cracking to side walls

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

centre exhaust support rubbers missing

front number plate deteriorated

long hand brake travel

nearside rear side light lens cracked contains moisture

nearside rear tyre cracking to side walls

oil leaks

rear seat belts not checked rear seats folded down items in boot

slight freeplay within steering column

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 1 Feb 2013 57,170 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both n/s tyres sidewalls cracked and perished

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Feb 2012 55,795 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 55,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 53,690 miles

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

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

advisory front registration plate is faded deteriorated

Fail 3 Feb 2011 53,686 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

advisory front registration plate is faded deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2010 51,523 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 49,485 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 47,653 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 45,151 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 42,991 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 42,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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T971 RKK is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T971 RKK, 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 T971 RKK registered?

T971 RKK is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 13 July 1999.

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