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VBZ 9885

2003 Fiat Bravo

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,900 mi
Last recorded64,900 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 2003 Fiat Bravo60,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBZ 9885
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2008 64,900 miles

both rear discs pitted

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 19 Nov 2007 60,758 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 60,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake discs worn

l/h/r hand brake cable insecure

r/h/f fog lamp broken

rear wiper torn

Pass 29 Sep 2006 55,628 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo?

Based on 478,310 MOT tests across 49,250 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
49,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,204
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,672
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12,528
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 11,791
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VBZ 9885 is a 2003 Fiat Bravo in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 60,758 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 Bravo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VBZ 9885, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Bravo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VBZ 9885 registered?

VBZ 9885 is a 2003 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is VBZ 9885 safe to buy?

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