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T980 VHW

1999 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,412 mi
Last recorded77,412 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava68,731 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT980 VHW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 77,412 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 76,251 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front lower arm front bushes perished but no movement

front sub frame corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 75,418 miles

both front lower arm front bushes perished

front subframe corroded

gearbox oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2014 75,418 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front lower arm front bushes perished

front subframe corroded

gearbox oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2013 72,108 miles

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

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

all four coil springs corroded

both front suspension arm ,front bushes slightly perished

front subframe corroded

gearbox oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2013 72,108 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

all four coil springs corroded

both front suspension arm ,front bushes slightly perished

front subframe corroded

gearbox oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2012 69,023 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

center exhurst rubbers missing system still seported ok

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

gear box noise from bearing and oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2011 66,514 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 62,086 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 57,986 miles

'Cat' nearside rubber mount has been replaced with wire.

Both rear tyres are perished.

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

Nearside rear tyre has cuts in it which are borderline passes.

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

Pass 12 May 2008 51,909 miles

Both rear tyres are a bit perished.

Exhaust is a bit noisy,possibly heat shield or baffle loose.

Nearside front brake pad warning wire was rubbing on wheel.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut.

Windscreen washer fluid looks like jelly.

Pass 11 May 2007 44,143 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 34,491 miles

1. both front tyre treads worn very close to legal limit (1.6MM) † †2. bonnet opening lever broken

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 VHW is a 1999 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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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T980 VHW is a 1999 Fiat Brava, first registered on 26 April 1999.

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