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V471 MEU

2000 Fiat Bravo

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,828 mi
Last recorded60,828 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Fiat Bravo69,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV471 MEU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2012 60,828 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Outer Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 57,010 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 57,010 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 53,010 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 53,010 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 48,694 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 48,694 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 44,382 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 44,382 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 39,854 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 39,851 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 33,876 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 29,305 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 29,304 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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V471 MEU is a 2000 Fiat Bravo in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V471 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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What year was V471 MEU registered?

V471 MEU is a 2000 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 24 February 2000.

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