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W388 TCF

2000 Fiat Brava 80 SX

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

80,890 mi
Last recorded80,890 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava 80 SX65,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW388 TCF
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 80 SX
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2009 80,890 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 7 Feb 2008 73,511 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2008 73,511 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)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2007 56,076 miles

front and rear brake pipes corroded

front crossmember corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2007 56,076 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front and rear brake pipes corroded

front crossmember both sides corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2006 49,193 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 49,133 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine oil level very low

front subframe very rusty

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 80 SX?

Based on 7,650 MOT tests across 1,534 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
7,658
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
1,534
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,357
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 837
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 538
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 429
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 366
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W388 TCF is a 2000 Fiat Brava 80 SX in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Brava 80 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 65,815 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 Brava 80 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W388 TCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 80 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Brava 80 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W388 TCF is a 2000 Fiat Brava 80 SX, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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