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X498 HEG

2000 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,828 mi
Last recorded73,828 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Fiat Bravo69,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX498 HEG
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 73,828 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 73,800 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow at centre section join (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

exhaust second silancer hanger rubber broke but not insecure

slight exhaust blow at lamba sensor

Pass 30 Jan 2015 72,731 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 72,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 71,239 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear inner sill/weak and corroding

offside rear tyre perishing

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2014 71,221 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear inner sill/weak and corroding

offside rear tyre perishing

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2013 69,747 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 69,730 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 68,307 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 68,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 66,508 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Slight play in both front lower arm ball joints

Slight play in both front top strut mounts

Slight play in rear axle bushes

Slight play in steering rack track rods

Fail 7 Feb 2011 66,508 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges and perishing

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre wearing low and perishing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in both front lower arm ball joints

Slight play in both front top strut mounts

Slight play in rear axle bushes

Slight play in steering rack track rods

Pass 6 Feb 2010 65,038 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Jan 2010 65,037 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2009 62,330 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 62,330 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 58,825 miles

front tyres worn inside edge

offside rear brake starting to bind

Fail 23 Feb 2008 58,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn inside edge

offside rear brake starting to bind

Pass 17 Feb 2007 51,057 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 51,057 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both nearside and offside bottom ball joint rubbers split

offside head lamp unit unable to adjust

offside rear tyre over five years old

Pass 25 Feb 2006 42,766 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 42,766 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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X498 HEG is a 2000 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X498 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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X498 HEG is a 2000 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 8 December 2000.

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