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X97 HBU

2000 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,077 mi
Last recorded121,077 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Bravo69,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX97 HBU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2012 121,077 miles

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 121,072 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 113,969 miles

PLAY IN O/S BOTTOM BALL JOINT

Pass 9 Jun 2010 104,238 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 93,593 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEX PIPES STARTING TO PERISH

IDLE SPEED STICKS OPEN AT TIMES AND FLUCTUATES

Fail 9 Jun 2009 93,582 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEX PIPES STARTING TO PERISH

IDLE SPEED STICKS OPEN AT TIMES AND FLUCTUATES

Pass 21 Oct 2008 90,268 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 86,324 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 80,965 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 80,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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X97 HBU is a 2000 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X97 HBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X97 HBU registered?

X97 HBU is a 2000 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 September 2000.

Is X97 HBU safe to buy?

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