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T998 VHW

1999 Fiat Brava 100 SX

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,654 mi
Last recorded62,654 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava 100 SX68,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT998 VHW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 100 SX
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 62,654 miles

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers side mirror damaged not affecting rear view

Fail 12 May 2009 62,654 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers side mirror damaged not affecting rear view

Pass 28 May 2008 46,692 miles

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

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

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

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

slight cuts to front offside & nearside tyres

Pass 16 May 2007 36,278 miles

exhaust system corroded. †rasping to exhaust.

wear to edges of both rear tyres. †corrosion to suspension componants. †front brake discs inner faces worn. †hand brake travel high. †corrosion to brake pipes. †both inner cv boots damp with oil. †rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 4 May 2007 36,242 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

remaining steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 31 May 2006 34,799 miles

interior rear view mirror not fitted. †n/s/r tyre side walls splitting. †steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 18 May 2006 34,727 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r tyre outer side wall splitting

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 100 SX?

Based on 1,911 MOT tests across 383 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
8,179
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
383
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 226
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 217
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 128
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 114
Registration plate lamp not working 98
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T998 VHW is a 1999 Fiat Brava 100 SX in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Brava 100 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 68,902 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 100 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T998 VHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 100 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Brava 100 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T998 VHW is a 1999 Fiat Brava 100 SX, first registered on 26 April 1999.

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