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W178 WMJ

2000 Fiat Brava 80 SX

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,571 mi
Last recorded77,571 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2008
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava 80 SX65,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 WMJ
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 80 SX
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2008 77,571 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)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 64,936 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 64,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 51,274 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 36,802 miles

steering rack damp,damage to inner n/s wheel arch ,n/s rear trye on limit,n/s rear tyre has nail in tread.

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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W178 WMJ is a 2000 Fiat Brava 80 SX in Grey 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 W178 WMJ, 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 W178 WMJ registered?

W178 WMJ is a 2000 Fiat Brava 80 SX, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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