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W553 JHY

2000 Fiat Brava 80 SX

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,530 mi
Last recorded51,530 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava 80 SX65,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW553 JHY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 80 SX
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2008 51,530 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 47,007 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 47,007 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 42,519 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 42,519 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 36,928 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 36,928 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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W553 JHY is a 2000 Fiat Brava 80 SX in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W553 JHY, 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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What year was W553 JHY registered?

W553 JHY is a 2000 Fiat Brava 80 SX, first registered on 24 July 2000.

Is W553 JHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W553 JHY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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