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V748 MEU

2000 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,805 mi
Last recorded98,805 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava67,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV748 MEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 98,805 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 98,805 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 90,060 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 81,319 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

gear box has slight oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2007 73,001 miles

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

Oil leak

front bonnett trim is loose

overhead rear brake lamp is cracked

Fail 20 Feb 2007 73,001 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Coolant leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front bonnett trim is loose

overheated during emmissions test

radiator fan is siezed

rear wiper blade is deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2006 65,628 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 65,619 miles

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

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

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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V748 MEU is a 2000 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V748 MEU, 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 V748 MEU registered?

V748 MEU is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 10 February 2000.

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