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V780 MAE

2000 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,866 mi
Last recorded95,866 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava67,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV780 MAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 95,866 miles

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

adv battery inscure

Fail 23 Jul 2012 95,866 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

adv battery inscure

Pass 15 Jun 2011 81,920 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 77,102 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 71,801 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 65,839 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 65,796 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)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 59,354 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 52,853 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 52,847 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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V780 MAE is a 2000 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V780 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 V780 MAE registered?

V780 MAE is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 24 January 2000.

Is V780 MAE safe to buy?

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