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V438 FPD

2000 Fiat Bravo

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,143 mi
Last recorded61,143 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Fiat Bravo69,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV438 FPD
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 61,143 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 61,143 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 56,871 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 56,860 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 55,192 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2016 55,190 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 54,174 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 54,174 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 52,908 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 51,202 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 51,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 49,280 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 46,995 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 46,995 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 44,119 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 41,690 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 41,690 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 38,798 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 38,798 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 36,109 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 33,016 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005

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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V438 FPD is a 2000 Fiat Bravo in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V438 FPD, 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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What year was V438 FPD registered?

V438 FPD is a 2000 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 25 February 2000.

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