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T980 ABN

1999 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,327 mi
Last recorded82,327 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT980 ABN
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2009 82,327 miles

corrosion on nearside front outer steel brake pipe

corrosion on offside rear inner steel brake pipe

corrosion on sump

offside rear tyre delaminating worn slightly inner edge

when was timing belt changed????

Pass 30 Jan 2008

corrosion on rear steel front to rear brake pipe

offside front tyre has no visible tread on inner edge

when was timing belt last changed???

Pass 29 Jan 2007 44,910 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 44,910 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2006 40,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

dampness around power steering pump area. slight side play in brake pedal mountings. exhaust front flex slight leaks. rear back box heavily corroded and slight leaks. nearside front tyre nailed.

Pass 30 Jan 2006 40,460 miles

dampness around power steering pump area. slight side play in brake pedal mountings. exhaust front flex slight leaks. rear back box heavily corroded and slight leaks. nearside front tyre nailed.

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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T980 ABN is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T980 ABN, 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 T980 ABN registered?

T980 ABN is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 April 1999.

Is T980 ABN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T980 ABN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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