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V218 MEU

2000 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

61,915 mi
Last recorded61,915 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Bravo69,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV218 MEU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 61,915 miles

wiper motor only works correctly on fast speed

Fail 27 Sep 2011 61,915 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

wiper motor only works correctly on fast speed

Pass 24 Aug 2010 56,261 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 51,951 miles

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

nsr brake pipe from valve to flexy` hose coroded.osf brake pipe coroded (BORDERLINE PASS!). flexible hoses cracked front and rear.ball joint rubbers split.front tyres worn low on edges.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 51,951 miles

nsr brake pipe from valve to flexy` hose coroded.osf brake pipe coroded (BORDERLINE PASS!). flexible hoses cracked front and rear.ball joint rubbers split.front tyres worn low on edges.

Pass 8 May 2008 47,461 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 47,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 40,653 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 40,653 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)

rear of front to rear brake pipe at clip, and o/s/f brake pipe to flexi showing signs of corrosion, slight exhaust blow,

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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V218 MEU is a 2000 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V218 MEU, 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

How do I check the history of V218 MEU?

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What year was V218 MEU registered?

V218 MEU is a 2000 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is V218 MEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V218 MEU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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