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T979 EHY

1999 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,594 mi
Last recorded81,594 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT979 EHY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 May 2017 81,594 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and innr sill and floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and innersill and floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2016 80,760 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 80,760 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 79,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 May 2015 79,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 May 2014 78,392 miles

passenger door handle slightly insecure

Pass 15 May 2013 77,068 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 May 2012 75,599 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 73,699 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 73,699 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 May 2010 71,744 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 May 2009 70,091 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 68,157 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 66,138 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 63,284 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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T979 EHY is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T979 EHY, 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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T979 EHY is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 21 July 1999.

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