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X179 BBU

2000 Fiat Bravo

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,660 mi
Last recorded74,660 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Fiat Bravo69,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX179 BBU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 74,660 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 73,569 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 73,312 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 73,295 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 72,145 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both over front subframe (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre has cut in the outer wall

Fail 24 Apr 2018 72,128 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both over front subframe (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre has cut in the outer wall

Pass 26 Sep 2016 71,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 71,093 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 69,403 miles

front subframe has been repaired

Fail 10 Jul 2014 69,382 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 Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 66,433 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 62,062 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 53,181 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 46,517 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 41,895 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 41,895 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2005 35,770 miles

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

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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X179 BBU is a 2000 Fiat Bravo in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X179 BBU, 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 X179 BBU registered?

X179 BBU is a 2000 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 18 September 2000.

Is X179 BBU safe to buy?

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