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V495 HWC

2000 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,320 mi
Last recorded68,320 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2008
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava67,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV495 HWC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2008 68,320 miles

175/65/14t.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres on legal limit and bald on edges

os mirror glass cracked

osr tyre on 3mm. nsr tyre on 2mm and bald on outer edge

Fail 4 Dec 2008 68,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

175/65/14t.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres on legal limit and bald on edges

os mirror glass cracked

osr tyre on 3mm. nsr tyre on 2mm and bald on outer edge

Pass 14 Dec 2007 58,233 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

has the timing belt been replaced we advise every 40000 miles or 4 years.

rear bumper and o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 12 Dec 2007 58,233 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

has the timing belt been replaced we advise every 40000 miles or 4 years.

rear bumper and o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 8 Nov 2006 44,488 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges[175/65/14t]

osf shock absorber leaking

tracking

Pass 18 Jul 2005 32,194 miles

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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V495 HWC is a 2000 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V495 HWC, 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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What year was V495 HWC registered?

V495 HWC is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V495 HWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V495 HWC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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