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V997 MAE

2000 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,160 mi
Last recorded64,160 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava67,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV997 MAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2011 64,160 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 64,140 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 48,589 miles

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

both rear tyres have cuts in treads advise replace

o/s front wing damaged

rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2009 48,589 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear tyres have cuts in treads advise replace

o/s front wing damaged

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2008 47,026 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 41,578 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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V997 MAE is a 2000 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V997 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 V997 MAE registered?

V997 MAE is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is V997 MAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V997 MAE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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