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W653 VEU

2000 Fiat Bravo 80 SX

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,420 mi
Last recorded81,420 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 2000 Fiat Bravo 80 SX67,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW653 VEU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 80 SX
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 81,420 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 81,420 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)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 74,080 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 74,080 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 68,462 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 68,457 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 60,058 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 60,057 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 80 SX?

Based on 3,731 MOT tests across 755 vehicles.

63.4%
Pass Rate
7,723
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
755
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 581
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 370
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 267
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 193
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 175
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W653 VEU is a 2000 Fiat Bravo 80 SX in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Bravo 80 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 67,611 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 80 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 581 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W653 VEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was W653 VEU registered?

W653 VEU is a 2000 Fiat Bravo 80 SX, first registered on 26 April 2000.

Is W653 VEU safe to buy?

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