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V989 NBH

2000 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,969 mi
Last recorded57,969 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava67,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV989 NBH
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2012 57,969 miles

Oil leak

both rear coil spring slight corroded

near side rear tyre outer wall slight perished

Pass 21 Sep 2011 67,859 miles

N/S & O/S BLADES HAVE SPLIT.

N/S FRONT BRAKE-HOSE DETERIORATING. i.e CRACKING.

NOTE GAP BETWEEN TYRE & ARCH ON N/S FRONT (REAR END). Thanx.

O/S REAR TYRE NAILED (ON EDGE).

OIL NOTED AROUND STEERING-RACK PINION AREA & N/S DIFF-SEAL.

PARKING-BRAKE LEVER HIGH.

REAR BLADE HAS PERISHED.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 65,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 60,860 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 54,921 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Sep 2008 54,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 46,914 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 46,914 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 45,827 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 45,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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V989 NBH is a 2000 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V989 NBH, 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 V989 NBH registered?

V989 NBH is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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