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W494 VAK

2000 Fiat Bravo

Yellow Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,195 mi
Last recorded108,195 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Fiat Bravo69,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW494 VAK
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 108,195 miles

o/s front steel brake pipe in poor condition

o/s front tyre low

rear steel brake pipes in poor conditon ajcent to fuel tank

Fail 19 Nov 2013 108,195 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s front steel brake pipe in poor condition

o/s front tyre low

rear steel brake pipes in poor conditon ajcent to fuel tank

Pass 24 May 2012 107,003 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 107,003 miles

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

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

battery inscure

front discs in poor condition

Pass 30 Apr 2011 104,668 miles

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

high hand brake

slight knocking on off side front ball joint

Pass 14 Apr 2010 99,520 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 99,517 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)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 96,079 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high parking brake travel

Fail 11 Dec 2008 96,079 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high parking brake travel

Pass 28 Aug 2007 94,698 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 94,694 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r parking brake cable in poor condition

Pass 7 Jul 2006 91,868 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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W494 VAK is a 2000 Fiat Bravo in Yellow with a 1,581cc 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 W494 VAK, 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 W494 VAK registered?

W494 VAK is a 2000 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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