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V862 JLS

2000 Fiat Bravo 80 SX

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2009
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

97,819 mi
Last recorded97,819 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2008
Typical for 2000 Fiat Bravo 80 SX67,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV862 JLS
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 80 SX
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2008 97,819 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 97,811 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 97,806 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

sump corroded leaking oil

Pass 7 Apr 2006 79,576 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 79,576 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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2006 79,387 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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 80 SX?

Based on 3,731 MOT tests across 755 vehicles.

63.4%
Pass Rate
7,723
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
755
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 581
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 370
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 267
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 193
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 175
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V862 JLS is a 2000 Fiat Bravo 80 SX in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Bravo 80 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 67,611 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 Bravo 80 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 581 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V862 JLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 80 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Bravo 80 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V862 JLS is a 2000 Fiat Bravo 80 SX, first registered on 9 February 2000.

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