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V257 GVR

2000 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,972 mi
Last recorded72,972 miles
Recorded on19 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Bravo69,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV257 GVR
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 May 2012 72,972 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Airbag light on

Both front tyres worn and cracking in between tread

Nearside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 70,566 miles

1x nsr side light out

exhaust corroded

front discs lipped and corroded

front pads low

Pass 3 Oct 2009 66,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 61,770 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 61,770 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

front discs corroded and worn

nearside sil has damage

Pass 1 Aug 2007 58,319 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 58,319 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Brake pipes covered in grease. Condition of n/s/r tyre.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 55,279 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 55,275 miles

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

exhaust pipe corroded at rear where heat shield is attatched

n/s/r tyre tread very low

slight damage to alloy wheels on inner rims

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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V257 GVR is a 2000 Fiat Bravo in Black 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 V257 GVR, 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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V257 GVR is a 2000 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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