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V479 MAE

2000 Fiat Brava 80 SX

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,601 mi
Last recorded93,601 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2008
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava 80 SX65,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV479 MAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 80 SX
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2008 93,601 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 93,600 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 88,997 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 78,623 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 78,610 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)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre exhaust section starting to corrode

chips to windscreen

n/s and o/s front chassis damaged

o/s front floorpan starting to corrode

o/s wiper blade split

rear exhaust section damaged

rear exhaust section starting to corrode

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 80 SX?

Based on 7,650 MOT tests across 1,534 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
7,658
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
1,534
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,357
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 837
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 538
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 429
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 366
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V479 MAE is a 2000 Fiat Brava 80 SX in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Brava 80 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 65,815 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 Brava 80 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V479 MAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 80 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Brava 80 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V479 MAE registered?

V479 MAE is a 2000 Fiat Brava 80 SX, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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