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W972 PHW

2000 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,503 mi
Last recorded108,503 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Bravo69,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW972 PHW
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2011 108,503 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)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

exhaust heavily corroded

front discs corroded and worn

front springs corroded

rear springs heavily corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2011 108,307 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

rear coil springs corroded...

rear exhaust corroding...

Pass 9 Sep 2010 100,720 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 100,720 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres old and perishing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 91,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 82,022 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 82,022 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 68,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 67,270 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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W972 PHW is a 2000 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W972 PHW, 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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What year was W972 PHW registered?

W972 PHW is a 2000 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 5 June 2000.

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