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X497 ACL

2000 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,784 mi
Last recorded113,784 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Fiat Bravo69,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX497 ACL
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2010 113,784 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 113,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 104,898 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 96,738 miles

Steel brake pipes showing slight corrosion,not easily visible having a plastic coating.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Dec 2007 96,486 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steel brake pipes showing slight corrosion,not easily visible having a plastic coating.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Nov 2006 81,035 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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X497 ACL is a 2000 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X497 ACL, 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 X497 ACL registered?

X497 ACL is a 2000 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X497 ACL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X497 ACL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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