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W749 JHU

2000 Fiat Brava 80 SX

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,504 mi
Last recorded73,504 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava 80 SX65,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW749 JHU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 80 SX
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2009 73,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 73,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 66,568 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 58,070 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 48,390 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 48,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.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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W749 JHU is a 2000 Fiat Brava 80 SX in Red 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 W749 JHU, 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 W749 JHU registered?

W749 JHU is a 2000 Fiat Brava 80 SX, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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