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X578 CEU

2000 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,534 mi
Last recorded115,534 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Bravo69,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX578 CEU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 115,534 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on front brake discs

front coil springs corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

rear anti-roll bar corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2012 115,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on front brake discs

front coil springs corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

rear anti-roll bar corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2011 109,327 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front brake discs worn and pitted

radiator crossmember corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2011 109,327 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front brake discs worn and pitted

radiator crossmember corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2010 102,191 miles

Damage to O/S/F tyre outer sidewall

Incorrect wheel stud in N/S/R wheel

N/S & O/S rear metal brake pipes corroded

N/S/R shock absorber corroded

O/S door check strap missing

Oil leak from vehicle

Outer cover on O/S/F seat belt split

Play in N/S/R radius arm bush

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 Nov 2010 102,173 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Bonnet safety catch sticking

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

Centre rubber exhaust mountings split

Centre silencer corroded on outer casing

Damage to O/S/F tyre outer sidewall

Incorrect wheel stud in N/S/R wheel

N/S & O/S rear metal brake pipes corroded

N/S/R shock absorber corroded

O/S door check strap missing

Oil leak from vehicle

Outer cover on O/S/F seat belt split

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in N/S/R radius arm bush

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Nov 2009 83,562 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 83,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

23% inbalance on front brakes!

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 72,013 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 57,507 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 46,780 miles

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

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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X578 CEU is a 2000 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X578 CEU, 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 X578 CEU registered?

X578 CEU is a 2000 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is X578 CEU safe to buy?

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