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X956 CEU

2000 Fiat Brava 80 SX

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2009
Tests7 (2 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate28.6%

Mileage

114,191 mi
Last recorded114,191 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2008
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava 80 SX65,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX956 CEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 80 SX
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

2 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2008 114,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jul 2008 114,191 miles

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

Oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Fail 10 Jul 2008 114,177 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Centre rear brake light not working.

Emission test not carried out as The oil level is very low & test requires engine to be revved. Quick check on tick over showing high CO & HC readings & low lambda reading.

Exhaust is emmitting a lot of white smoke, suspect engine burning oil.

There is a lot of oil on the engine/gearbox.

Fail 28 Apr 2008 114,140 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2007 113,581 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2006 87,729 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2005

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

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 80 SX?

Based on 7,650 MOT tests across 1,534 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
7,658
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
1,534
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,357
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 837
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 538
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 429
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 366
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X956 CEU is a 2000 Fiat Brava 80 SX in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 28.6%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Brava 80 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 65,815 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 Brava 80 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X956 CEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 80 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Brava 80 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X956 CEU is a 2000 Fiat Brava 80 SX, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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