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V747 MAE

2000 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,890 mi
Last recorded94,890 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava67,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV747 MAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 94,890 miles

n/s and o/s/f bottom ball joint grease covers split

n/s and o/s/f tyres close to border lione and worn badly on inner and outer tread patterns

oil leek

slight damage to n/s/r light lenz

surface rust on main metal brake pipe

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 16 May 2009 80,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Apr 2008 73,542 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f tyre low on air pressure

Pass 18 Aug 2006 69,253 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 69,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

front brake imbalance 21%

high level brake light bulbs not working

horn comes on when turning steering wheel

oil leak engine area

radiator corroding

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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V747 MAE is a 2000 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V747 MAE, 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 V747 MAE registered?

V747 MAE is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is V747 MAE safe to buy?

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