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V889 MAE

2000 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,401 mi
Last recorded68,401 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava67,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV889 MAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2012 68,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 68,401 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 54,986 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 49,572 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 43,870 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 43,865 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 38,553 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 38,553 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 31,983 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 32,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 18,478 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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V889 MAE is a 2000 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V889 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 V889 MAE registered?

V889 MAE is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is V889 MAE safe to buy?

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