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V897 FWS

2000 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,588 mi
Last recorded69,588 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava67,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV897 FWS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 69,588 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 69,555 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 65,040 miles

both front flexible brake hoses perished

centre exhaust rubbers perished

front registration plate cracked

front subframe corroded (marked)

n/s/f inner c.v boot perished

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Jan 2013 65,040 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

both front flexible brake hoses perished

centre exhaust rubbers perished

front registration plate cracked

front subframe corroded (marked)

n/s/f inner c.v boot perished

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2012 62,514 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 62,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 58,903 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 58,903 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 54,739 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 50,855 miles

both rear tyres started to perish

Pass 23 Jan 2008 46,605 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 42,815 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 38,423 miles

Rear 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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V897 FWS is a 2000 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V897 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 V897 FWS registered?

V897 FWS is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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