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V234 FNE

2000 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

98,475 mi
Last recorded98,475 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava67,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV234 FNE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 98,475 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 98,363 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

3 bulbs in high level brake light inop

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 90,042 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 90,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 80,942 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

advise osr tyre perishing on side wall .

Pass 29 Apr 2008 80,942 miles

advise osr tyre perishing on side wall .

Pass 1 May 2007 71,812 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2007 71,642 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both inner CV gaiters leaking slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2006 63,227 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 61,706 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 61,706 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?

Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
58,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,026
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,561
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 22,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,482
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14,757
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V234 FNE is a 2000 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 67,168 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 57,026 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V234 FNE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V234 FNE is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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