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V283 MEU

2000 Fiat Bravo

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

104,873 mi
Last recorded104,873 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Fiat Bravo69,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV283 MEU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 104,873 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

o/s/r tyre has sidewall damage ran on flat

rear brake imbalance high

Fail 7 Sep 2010 104,873 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

o/s/r tyre has sidewall damage ran on flat

rear brake imbalance high

Pass 15 Sep 2009 98,323 miles

1. o/s front steel brake pipe becoming corroded under wheel arch. 2. both front tyres near legal limits, worn on outside edge.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 87,623 miles

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

front wipers weak/smearing

nearside headlamp damaged

oofisde raer tyre damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2008 87,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front wipers weak/smearing

nearside headlamp damaged

oofisde raer tyre damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2007 76,144 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 76,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 Sep 2006 68,299 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 68,299 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 60,273 miles

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

o/s windscreen cracked

Fail 19 Sep 2005 60,273 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

o/s windscreen cracked

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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V283 MEU is a 2000 Fiat Bravo in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V283 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.

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V283 MEU is a 2000 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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