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T97 WFB

1999 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,733 mi
Last recorded47,733 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT97 WFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2009 47,733 miles

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

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

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

high level stop only 50% working

nsr and osr tyre walls cracking

Fail 24 Jul 2009 47,733 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

high level stop only 50% working

nsr and osr tyre walls cracking

Pass 7 Mar 2008 47,233 miles

CO emissions

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

air bag light on

clutch? - Gear stiff

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 26 Feb 2008 47,227 miles

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

CO emissions

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

air bag light on

clutch? - Gear stiff

rear wiper arm missing

wheel alignment?

Pass 30 Jan 2007 46,405 miles

1 of high level brake lights not working

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

air bag light on

indicator switch intermittent fault

o/s/f tyre abnormal wear inner tread

rear wiper arm missing

tappety?

Fail 30 Jan 2007 46,405 miles

1 of high level brake lights not working

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

air bag light on

indicator switch intermittent fault

o/s/f tyre abnormal wear inner tread

rear wiper arm missing

tappety?

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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T97 WFB is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T97 WFB, 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 T97 WFB registered?

T97 WFB is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 21 July 1999.

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