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W289 MBN

2000 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,726 mi
Last recorded41,726 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Bravo69,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW289 MBN
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2011 41,726 miles

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

both outer door handles deteriorated

slight accident damage to bonnet and offside front wing and bumper

Fail 4 Feb 2011 41,726 miles

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

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

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

both outer door handles deteriorated

slight accident damage to bonnet and offside front wing and bumper

Pass 5 Feb 2010 38,292 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 38,292 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 35,726 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 35,726 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 29,660 miles

Battery insecure

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

long parking brake travel and movement at handbrake lever

Pass 5 Feb 2008 29,660 miles

Battery insecure

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

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

long parking brake travel and movement at handbrake lever

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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W289 MBN is a 2000 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W289 MBN, 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 W289 MBN registered?

W289 MBN is a 2000 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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