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X261 HEG

2000 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

100,431 mi
Last recorded100,431 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Fiat Bravo69,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX261 HEG
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 100,431 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 92,810 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 92,810 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 87,070 miles

Centre and rear exhaust silencer corroded

No reverse lights

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 May 2013 87,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Centre and rear exhaust silencer corroded

No reverse lights

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 76,421 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded and pitted

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 66,061 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2011 66,006 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 57,335 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 52,418 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 52,417 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2008 46,189 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 46,189 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2007 43,408 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 43,408 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2006 36,998 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 36,998 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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X261 HEG is a 2000 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X261 HEG, 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 X261 HEG registered?

X261 HEG is a 2000 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 5 December 2000.

Is X261 HEG safe to buy?

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