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W262 SDS

2000 Fiat Bravo

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

74,514 mi
Last recorded74,514 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Fiat Bravo69,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW262 SDS
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 74,514 miles

front sub -frame badly rusted+has a serious corrosion

rea suspension components rusted

rear wiper worn/split

Fail 23 Apr 2019 74,514 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm ball joint gaiter split+deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

front sub -frame badly rusted+has a serious corrosion

rea suspension components rusted

rear wiper worn/split

Pass 3 May 2018 74,016 miles

front +rear sub-frame rusted

rear wiper worn/deteriorated

Fail 21 Apr 2018 74,016 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint gaiter split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint gaiter split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

front +rear sub-frame rusted

rear wiper worn/deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2017 73,522 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper split /worn

Fail 15 Apr 2017 73,520 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box badly corroded+making noise+rattling inside (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper split /worn

rear wiper split/worn

Pass 16 Apr 2016 72,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside front (lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 72,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front fog lamp glass cracked

rear exhaust box badly corroded

rear wiper split/worn

Fail 18 Apr 2015 72,098 miles

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

rear wiper split/worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front fog lamp glass cracked

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 71,299 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front wiper blade slightly split on the end

rear exhaust box badly corroded

rear wiper blade split/worn

Fail 15 Apr 2014 71,299 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front wiper blade slightly split on the end

rear exhaust box badly corroded

rear wiper blade split/worn

Pass 6 Apr 2013 70,368 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust system is slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2012 68,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 68,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2011 67,743 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 67,743 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 66,296 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 66,296 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 64,292 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 60,738 miles

advise on centre exhaust box rubber mountings cracking

nearside rear wheel rim slightly out of shape

rear exhaust box slightly rusted

small chip on centre windscreen

Fail 21 Apr 2008 60,675 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise on centre exhaust box rubber mountings cracking

advise on front wipers smearing slightly

nearside rear wheel rim slightly out of shape

rear exhaust box slightly rusted

small chip on centre windscreen

Pass 19 Apr 2007 57,292 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 57,292 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 53,451 miles

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

advise both rear tyres wearing unevenly and close to 1.6mm

advise rear wiper worn

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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W262 SDS is a 2000 Fiat Bravo in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W262 SDS, 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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W262 SDS is a 2000 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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