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T249 GKN

1999 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2008
Tests7 (2 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate28.6%

Mileage

131,531 mi
Last recorded131,531 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx75,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT249 GKN
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 1.8 Hlx
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2008 131,531 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Remaining steel brake pipes showing corrosion.

Fail 28 Jul 2008 131,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Remaining steel brake pipes showing corrosion.

Pass 10 Aug 2007 117,948 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 117,948 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear steel brake pipes showing slight corrosion.

Pass 6 Jun 2006 101,465 miles

front of vehicle damge

temp repair on exhaust

Fail 19 May 2006 101,445 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Fail 4 May 2006 101,419 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx?

Based on 2,037 MOT tests across 434 vehicles.

61.9%
Pass Rate
6,861
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 300
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 199
Registration plate lamp not working 152
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 143
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 117
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T249 GKN is a 1999 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 28.6%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 75,404 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 Bravo 1.8 Hlx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 300 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T249 GKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T249 GKN registered?

T249 GKN is a 1999 Fiat Bravo 1.8 Hlx, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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