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X489 EAJ

2000 Fiat Brava 100 SX

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,557 mi
Last recorded71,557 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava 100 SX69,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX489 EAJ
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 100 SX
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2009 71,557 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 71,557 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 62,262 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 62,262 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 54,059 miles

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

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

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 2 Feb 2006 34,641 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 100 SX?

Based on 1,911 MOT tests across 383 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
8,179
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
383
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 226
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 217
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 128
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 114
Registration plate lamp not working 98
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X489 EAJ is a 2000 Fiat Brava 100 SX in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Brava 100 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 69,214 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 100 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X489 EAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 100 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Brava 100 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X489 EAJ registered?

X489 EAJ is a 2000 Fiat Brava 100 SX, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X489 EAJ safe to buy?

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