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T974 VHW

1999 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,045 mi
Last recorded69,045 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT974 VHW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2011 69,045 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 69,045 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 67,860 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 67,837 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front wheel rims dented

corrosion to exhaust, advanced in places

corrosion to suspension components

damage to ns outer sill

Fail 20 Apr 2009 59,900 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipe at osr corroded

corrosion to exhaust, rear silencer heavily

corrosion to suspension components

nsf wheel rim dented

Pass 20 Apr 2009 59,900 miles

brake pipe at osr corroded

corrosion to exhaust, rear silencer heavily

corrosion to suspension components

nsf wheel rim dented

Pass 30 Apr 2008 49,852 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 49,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage to nsr outer sill

Pass 30 Apr 2007 40,386 miles

Oil leak

front no plate cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2006 34,108 miles

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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T974 VHW is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T974 VHW, 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 T974 VHW registered?

T974 VHW is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 23 April 1999.

Is T974 VHW safe to buy?

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