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T978 FJO

1999 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,091 mi
Last recorded113,091 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT978 FJO
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 113,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

exhaust rear silencer has a pipe fractured going into it,also center rear mounting rubbers missing,though secure

Pass 22 Feb 2016 109,773 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 105,245 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 105,234 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 99,794 miles

offside front,offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2013 95,405 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 95,405 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 89,846 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 83,903 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 83,902 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 78,263 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 72,996 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 66,945 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 60,105 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 54,611 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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T978 FJO is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T978 FJO, 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 T978 FJO registered?

T978 FJO is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 12 April 1999.

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