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W131 OAE

2000 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,449 mi
Last recorded79,449 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava67,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 OAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2010 79,449 miles

n/s front seat belf slight fray

n/s front tyre geting low

bonnet pull poor

front to rear metal brake pipe forming rust

n/s front inner cv boot split

o/s rear metal brake pipe forming rust

rear coil springs rusty condition

Fail 15 Dec 2010 79,449 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

bonnet pull poor

front to rear metal brake pipe forming rust

n/s front inner cv boot split

n/s front seat belf slight fray

n/s front tyre geting low

o/s rear metal brake pipe forming rust

rear coil springs rusty condition

Pass 16 Dec 2009 72,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 72,401 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 64,038 miles

some uneven wear to n/s/r tyre outer edge

Pass 3 Dec 2007 56,555 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 56,555 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 48,513 miles

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)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pad warning lamp on. (brake pads look OK at time of inspection)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Dec 2005 41,686 miles

n/s rear tyre scuffed on side wall

wipers slightly smeary

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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W131 OAE is a 2000 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 W131 OAE, 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 W131 OAE registered?

W131 OAE is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W131 OAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W131 OAE shows 9 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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