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W124 VCW

2000 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,479 mi
Last recorded89,479 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Bravo69,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW124 VCW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 89,479 miles

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

nearside front mirror casing broken

Fail 27 Oct 2011 89,405 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

n/s door mirror casing damaged

o/s/f tyre inner4 edge bold. strongly advise to change asap

Pass 29 Apr 2010 83,267 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 83,267 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 79,112 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 79,112 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 73,939 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 73,939 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 68,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front 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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W124 VCW is a 2000 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 69,292 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 W124 VCW, 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 26 years old, this Fiat Bravo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W124 VCW registered?

W124 VCW is a 2000 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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