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W978 HET

2000 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,518 mi
Last recorded100,518 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Bravo69,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW978 HET
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 100,518 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear bumper damaged but no sharp edges

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 30 Nov 2012 100,518 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear bumper damaged but no sharp edges

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 5 Dec 2011 97,392 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front fog lights not working

nsf fog light lens broken

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 2 Dec 2011 97,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front fog lights not working

nsf fog light lens broken

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 10 Dec 2010 94,487 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 91,004 miles

just meet emissions limits

Fail 10 Dec 2009 91,004 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

just meet emissions limits

Pass 6 Dec 2008 86,274 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake requires adjustment

Fail 2 Dec 2008 86,213 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake requires adjustment

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted

Pass 12 Dec 2007 80,366 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 80,366 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 71,035 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 50,930 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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W978 HET is a 2000 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W978 HET, 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 W978 HET registered?

W978 HET is a 2000 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 17 May 2000.

Is W978 HET safe to buy?

The MOT history for W978 HET shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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