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W129 OAE

2000 Fiat Brava 80 SX

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,500 mi
Last recorded96,500 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2007
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava 80 SX65,815 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 OAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 80 SX
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2007 96,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 84,727 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2006 84,654 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 73,820 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 73,820 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W129 OAE is a 2000 Fiat Brava 80 SX in Red 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 W129 OAE, 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 W129 OAE registered?

W129 OAE is a 2000 Fiat Brava 80 SX, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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