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W494 XCY

2000 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

132,155 mi
Last recorded132,155 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Bravo69,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW494 XCY
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 132,155 miles

O/S+N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.DISCS WORN/CORRODED.PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-STEERING.CORROSION MISC BRAKE PIPES/FERRULES.CORROSION SILLS/FLOOR.EXHAUST POOR CONDITION.

Fail 1 Jun 2011 132,155 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

O/S+N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.DISCS WORN/CORRODED.PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-STEERING.CORROSION MISC BRAKE PIPES/FERRULES.CORROSION SILLS/FLOOR.EXHAUST POOR CONDITION.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 122,761 miles

O/S+N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.F DISCS WORN/CORRODED.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-BRAKES-CHASSIS.MINOR EXHAUST LEAKS.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.N/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.N/S INNER C/V BOOT LEAK.EMISSIONS ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

Fail 4 Jun 2010 122,520 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S+N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.F DISCS WORN/CORRODED.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-BRAKES-CHASSIS.MINOR EXHAUST LEAKS.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.N/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.N/S INNER C/V BOOT LEAK.EMISSIONS ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

Pass 2 Jun 2009 98,763 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 98,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 79,998 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 79,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

N/S HEADLIGHT AIM LOW LIMIT.DISCS WORN/CORRODED.MINOR GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.GENERAL CORROSION STARTING INC MISC BRAKE COMPONENTS.O/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.EMISSIONS HIGH.

Pass 4 Jun 2007 67,691 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 67,691 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 62,026 miles

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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 XCY is a 2000 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W494 XCY, 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 XCY registered?

W494 XCY is a 2000 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W494 XCY safe to buy?

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