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X896 TAV

2000 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,910 mi
Last recorded108,910 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Bravo69,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX896 TAV
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 108,910 miles

both exterior door handles damaged

both rear metal brake pipes to flexi hoses slightly corroded

engine noisey at timing belt area on tick over

front subframe corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2012 108,910 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

STRONG ADVISE: engine oil level no readings on dip stick (topped up), oil leaks at sump area

both exterior door handles damaged

both rear metal brake pipes to flexi hoses slightly corroded

engine noisey at timing belt area on tick over

front subframe corroded

rear wiper blde torn off

Pass 23 Nov 2011 107,011 miles

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

both front coil springs corroded

engine oil leak, and oil level below minimum

engine smokey at tick over

front brake disc's corroded

front subframe corroded

rear offside metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2011 107,011 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front coil springs corroded

engine oil leak, and oil level below minimum

engine smokey at tick over

front brake disc's corroded

front subframe corroded

rear offside metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2010 104,407 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 104,409 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

both front coil springs corroded

engine oil leaks

Pass 28 Nov 2009 102,379 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

engine oil leaks

service due

Pass 10 Dec 2008 101,169 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 95,068 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

did not here cooling fan operation

slight movement felt through steering rack tie rod

wipers smearing

Fail 16 Apr 2008 95,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

did not here cooling fan operation

slight movement felt through steering rack tie rod

wipers smearing

Pass 16 Apr 2007 83,924 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 70,301 miles

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

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

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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X896 TAV is a 2000 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X896 TAV, 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 X896 TAV registered?

X896 TAV is a 2000 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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