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T178 TFB

1999 Fiat Brava 80 SX

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,905 mi
Last recorded70,905 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Brava 80 SX69,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT178 TFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 80 SX
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2008 70,905 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 70,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 59,968 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 51,808 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

REVERSE LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Jan 2006 49,530 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 49,530 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

washers only just going on to screen but is sufficient

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 80 SX?

Based on 7,650 MOT tests across 1,534 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
7,658
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
1,534
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,357
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 837
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 538
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 429
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 366
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T178 TFB is a 1999 Fiat Brava 80 SX 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 80 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 69,072 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 80 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T178 TFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 80 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Brava 80 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T178 TFB is a 1999 Fiat Brava 80 SX, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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