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X439 TAV

2000 Fiat Brava 80 SX

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,608 mi
Last recorded44,608 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2009
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava 80 SX65,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX439 TAV
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 80 SX
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2009 44,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

b/s front brake discs very rusty around edges

oil level low

power steering pipes quite rusty

various metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2009 44,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

b/s front brake discs very rusty around edges

oil level low

power steering pipes quite rusty

various metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2007 38,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

dampness around power steering pipes but no leaks at time of test

Fail 30 Oct 2007 38,317 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

dampness around power steering pipes but no leaks at time of test

Pass 24 Oct 2006 33,356 miles

b/s front brake disc surfaces very rusty around outer edges

various metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion in places

Fail 17 Oct 2006 33,329 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

outer edges of b/s front brake disc surfaces getting quite rusty

various other metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion in places

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 80 SX?

Based on 7,650 MOT tests across 1,534 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
7,658
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
1,534
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,357
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 837
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 538
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 429
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 366
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X439 TAV is a 2000 Fiat Brava 80 SX in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Brava 80 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 65,815 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 Brava 80 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X439 TAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 80 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Brava 80 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X439 TAV is a 2000 Fiat Brava 80 SX, first registered on 6 September 2000.

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