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T542 VHW

1999 Fiat Bravo 80 SX

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,520 mi
Last recorded80,520 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2008
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bravo 80 SX69,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT542 VHW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 80 SX
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2008 80,520 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 80,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 77,229 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 75,482 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 75,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 80 SX?

Based on 3,731 MOT tests across 755 vehicles.

63.4%
Pass Rate
7,723
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
755
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 581
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 370
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 267
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 193
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 175
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T542 VHW is a 1999 Fiat Bravo 80 SX in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Bravo 80 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 69,799 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 80 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 581 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T542 VHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was T542 VHW registered?

T542 VHW is a 1999 Fiat Bravo 80 SX, first registered on 22 April 1999.

Is T542 VHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T542 VHW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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