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W496 MHU

2000 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,796 mi
Last recorded112,796 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Bravo69,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW496 MHU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 112,796 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear brake pipe corroded (to flexi)

undertrays inscure

Fail 25 Nov 2011 112,790 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear brake pipe corroded (to flexi)

undertrays inscure

Pass 13 Dec 2010 99,985 miles

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

bonnet stay broken

both front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers split

front subframe corroded

nearside front outer wheel rim damaged

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust rubber corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2010 99,980 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet stay broken

both front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers split

front subframe corroded

nearside front outer wheel rim damaged

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust rubber corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2009 91,489 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil springs rusty

Fail 7 Dec 2009 91,488 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear coil springs rusty

Pass 12 Dec 2008 79,436 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 79,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pipes slightly corroded (behind wing panel)

offside front headlamp cracked

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2007 68,590 miles

2nd from rear exhaust rubber mount splitting

brake fluid level low

front brake discs scored and corroded on inner surfaces

n/s/r outer wheel rim damaged

slight blow from exhaust centre joint

Pass 5 Dec 2006 59,886 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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W496 MHU is a 2000 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W496 MHU, 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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W496 MHU is a 2000 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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