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W273 NBU

2000 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,844 mi
Last recorded85,844 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Bravo69,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW273 NBU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 85,844 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 15 Aug 2011 85,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 80,032 miles

both front disc worn

Fail 21 Jun 2010 80,032 miles

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

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

both front disc worn

Fail 2 Jul 2009 72,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake application becoming uneven.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 72,620 miles

Rear brake application becoming uneven.

Pass 28 Jun 2008 69,151 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 65,322 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 65,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 63,243 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 62,533 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)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in o/side rear tyre

Tyre valve caps missing n/side front and o/side rear wheels

Pass 11 Jul 2005 59,749 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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W273 NBU is a 2000 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W273 NBU, 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 W273 NBU registered?

W273 NBU is a 2000 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 21 March 2000.

Is W273 NBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W273 NBU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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