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W359 PTS

2000 Fiat Bravo

Black Diesel 1919cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,226 mi
Last recorded96,226 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Fiat Bravo69,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW359 PTS
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,919cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2010 96,226 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light on

front discs worn

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 12 Oct 2009 81,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 81,781 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 72,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

airbag light on

all coil springs rusty

bonnet grill loose

both front brake discs rusty at inner surfaces

both front tyres wearing on edges

chassis legs at front damaged leaving bump at both front inner footwells

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

front brake pads starting to wear low

main brake pipe at rear rusty

offside front lower ball joint boot split

offside rear tyre wearing low

tailpipe rusty

Fail 27 Sep 2008 72,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

airbag light on

all coil springs rusty

bonnet grill loose

both front brake discs rusty at inner surfaces

both front tyres wearing on edges

chassis legs at front damaged leaving bump at both front inner footwells

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

front brake pads starting to wear low

main brake pipe at rear rusty

offside front lower ball joint boot split

offside rear tyre wearing low

tailpipe rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2007 63,794 miles

Front discs and pads low and both discs worn.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 24 Sep 2007 63,794 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front discs and pads low and both discs worn.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 1 Sep 2006 53,919 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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W359 PTS is a 2000 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,919cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W359 PTS, 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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W359 PTS is a 2000 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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