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W253 NUF

2000 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,642 mi
Last recorded101,642 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Bravo69,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW253 NUF
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 101,642 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Aug 2011 101,634 miles

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 101,584 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 91,259 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 77,303 miles

as last test

Fail 15 Feb 2008 77,303 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

both rear tyres near limit on inner edges.

Pass 5 Feb 2007 64,733 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 64,623 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 49,688 miles

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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W253 NUF 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 W253 NUF, 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 W253 NUF registered?

W253 NUF is a 2000 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 15 June 2000.

Is W253 NUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W253 NUF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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