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V891 FWS

2000 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,823 mi
Last recorded101,823 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava67,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV891 FWS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 101,823 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 101,796 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 99,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 89,160 miles

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

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

although the nearside rear wheel shows binding when jacked up but when in the roller brake tester only shows 20kgf bind

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

the front brake discs are worn (lipped)

the nearside front tyre is cracked the complete circumfrance of the wheel where the tread meets outer side wall no cord or ply showing

Fail 13 Jun 2011 89,158 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

although the nearside rear wheel shows binding when jacked up but when in the roller brake tester only shows 20kgf bind

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

the front brake discs are worn (lipped)

the nearside front tyre is cracked the complete circumfrance of the wheel where the tread meets outer side wall no cord or ply showing

Pass 15 Mar 2010 86,696 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 86,696 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 83,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 78,836 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 71,445 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007 71,445 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 63,285 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2006 63,284 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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V891 FWS is a 2000 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V891 FWS, 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 V891 FWS registered?

V891 FWS is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 9 February 2000.

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