MOT History from tests of diesel FIAT BRAVAs year 1999

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Pass percent:45.76%

(The average a diesel FIAT BRAVA year 1999 passes without issue)

Based on:2,170 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	538
Registration plate lamp issues	259
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	216
Headlamp aim out of alignment	201
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	92
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	80
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	72
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	64
Registration plate issues	55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	52
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	52
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	51
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	47
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	45
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	40
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	38
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	37
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	36
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	35
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	34
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	33
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	28
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	27
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	26
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	25
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	24
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	23
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	21
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	21
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	20
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	20
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	19
Rear brake binding	19
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	18
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	16
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	15
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	15
Windscreen has damage	15
Brake hose damaged	15
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	15
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	14
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	13
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	13
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	13
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	13
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	13
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	12
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	12
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	11
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	11
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	10
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	9
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	9
Front brake application uneven	8
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	8
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Bonnet retaining device ineffective \|8.4.2\|	8
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	8
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	7
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Rear brake application uneven	7
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	6
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	6
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	5
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	5
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	5
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	5
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	5
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	5
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure \|3.1.4b\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	4
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	4

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Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	538
Registration plate lamp issues	259
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	216
Headlamp aim out of alignment	201
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	92
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	80
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	72
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	64
Registration plate issues	55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	52
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	52
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	51
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	47
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	45
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	40
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	38
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	37
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	36
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	35
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	34
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	33
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	28
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	27
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	26
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	25
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	24
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	23
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	21
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	21
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	20
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	20
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	19
Rear brake binding	19
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	18
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	16
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	15
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	15
Windscreen has damage	15
Brake hose damaged	15
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	15
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	14
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	13
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	13
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	13
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	13
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	13
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	12
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	12
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	11
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	11
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	10
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	9
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	9
Front brake application uneven	8
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	8
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Bonnet retaining device ineffective \|8.4.2\|	8
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	8
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	7
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Rear brake application uneven	7
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	6
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	6
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	5
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	5
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	5
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	5
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	5
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	5
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure \|3.1.4b\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	4
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	4

MOT History from tests of diesel FIAT BRAVAs year 1999

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