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V986 JEL

2000 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,141 mi
Last recorded93,141 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava67,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV986 JEL
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 93,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 93,137 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 86,700 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake hoses starting to perish

grease around cv boots

rear springs corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2012 86,700 miles

front brake hoses starting to perish

grease around cv boots

rear springs corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2011 85,575 miles

corrosion on all coil springs and anti-roll bars

corrosion on front subframe and rear suspension componants

Pass 8 Jun 2010 83,982 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 83,934 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 16 Jun 2009 82,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear coil springs very rusty

Fail 16 Jun 2009 82,633 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear coil springs very rusty

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 81,246 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 78,396 miles

1. Rear indicator bulbs are faded †2. Rear coil springs are corroded †3. Nsr parking brake cable is insecure †4. Nsf lower ball joint has split dustcap †5. Front Brake flexi hoses are perished

6. Brake steel pipes are corroded

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 78,396 miles

1. Rear indicator bulbs are faded †2. Rear coil springs are corroded †3. Nsr parking brake cable is insecure †4. Nsf lower ball joint has split dustcap †5. Front Brake flexi hoses are perished

6. Brake steel pipes are corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2006 66,087 miles

1.Front brake discs are worn & corroded †2. Nsf lower ball joint has slight play and the dust cap is split †3. Brake flexi hoses are perished †4. Some corosion on steel brake pipes

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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V986 JEL is a 2000 Fiat Brava in Grey 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 V986 JEL, 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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V986 JEL is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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