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W729 TCF

2000 Fiat Brava 80 SX

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,334 mi
Last recorded85,334 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava 80 SX65,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW729 TCF
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 80 SX
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2009 85,334 miles

slight corrosion on sills

slight leak on exhaust

slight oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion underfloor

Pass 9 Apr 2008 75,971 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front baal joint has a slight play

Pass 18 Apr 2007 60,835 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 60,687 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 52,402 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 52,176 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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W729 TCF is a 2000 Fiat Brava 80 SX in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W729 TCF, 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 W729 TCF registered?

W729 TCF is a 2000 Fiat Brava 80 SX, first registered on 13 July 2000.

Is W729 TCF safe to buy?

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