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V490 HBL

2000 Fiat Bravo

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,343 mi
Last recorded99,343 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Fiat Bravo69,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV490 HBL
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 99,343 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 98,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 90,315 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 75,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 72,348 miles

both front brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust/ wear

both front wiper blade rubbers starting to split/ wear

front inner brake pads wearing low

rear springs starting to rust

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 9 May 2007 69,528 miles

both front antiroll bar link rod bushes starting to crack/ wear

offside front lower ball joint slight movement

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear wiper blade rubber split

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 4 May 2006 66,438 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 28 Apr 2006 66,431 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate 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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V490 HBL is a 2000 Fiat Bravo in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V490 HBL, 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 V490 HBL registered?

V490 HBL is a 2000 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 18 February 2000.

Is V490 HBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V490 HBL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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