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X297 HEG

2000 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

144,300 mi
Last recorded144,300 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Bravo69,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX297 HEG
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2011 144,300 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front inner discs worn

Fail 21 Dec 2011 144,300 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front inner discs worn

Fail 20 Dec 2011 144,285 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both front brake disc,s pitted

Pass 17 Dec 2010 133,595 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2010 133,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2009 112,545 miles

handbrake lever moving from side to side working ok

rear brake pipes starting to deteriorated

Fail 4 Dec 2009 111,942 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

handbrake lever moving from side to side working ok

rear brake pipes starting to deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2008 96,692 miles

front wishbone bushes perrishing

hand brake has some side to side movement but doesnt release

n/s/r coil spring seats incorrectly when jacked up

o/s/f floor damaged

rear exhaust box very close to coil spring

slight greese on o/s cv boot but no hole

some metal brake pipes poorly fitted

some metal brake pipes starting to corrode

some play in n/s/r trailing arm

Fail 17 Dec 2008 96,692 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front wishbone bushes perrishing

hand brake has some side to side movement but doesnt release

n/s/r coil spring seats incorrectly when jacked up

o/s/f floor damaged

rear exhaust box very close to coil spring

slight greese on o/s cv boot but no hole

some metal brake pipes starting to corrode

some play in n/s/r trailing arm

Pass 15 Dec 2007 88,462 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 85,178 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 85,178 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 71,758 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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X297 HEG is a 2000 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 X297 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 X297 HEG registered?

X297 HEG is a 2000 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 8 December 2000.

Is X297 HEG safe to buy?

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