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W157 JHW

2000 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,241 mi
Last recorded85,241 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava67,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 JHW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 85,241 miles

Airbag lamp on

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

Slight corrosion to rear floor

Slight cut to N\S\F outer tyre wall

Fail 1 Oct 2012 85,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Airbag lamp on

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

Slight corrosion to rear floor

Slight cut to N\S\F outer tyre wall

Pass 29 Sep 2011 87,469 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 81,466 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 78,602 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 74,190 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 67,825 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 63,797 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 63,797 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 56,039 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 56,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W157 JHW is a 2000 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 67,168 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W157 JHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W157 JHW registered?

W157 JHW is a 2000 Fiat Brava, first registered on 6 July 2000.

Is W157 JHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W157 JHW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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