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W278 SGB

2000 Fiat Bravo 80 SX

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,930 mi
Last recorded90,930 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 2000 Fiat Bravo 80 SX67,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 SGB
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 80 SX
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 90,930 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

n/s/r tail light bulb i.n.o.p.

Fail 16 Mar 2009 90,885 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear bumper insecure

n/s/r tail light bulb i.n.o.p.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 84,815 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 84,815 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

near side front bumper damaged and slightly insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2007 77,933 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 74,041 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 74,038 miles

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)

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)

Fail 2 Mar 2006 74,038 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 80 SX?

Based on 3,731 MOT tests across 755 vehicles.

63.4%
Pass Rate
7,723
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
755
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 581
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 370
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 267
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 193
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 175
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W278 SGB is a 2000 Fiat Bravo 80 SX in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Bravo 80 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 67,611 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 80 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 581 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W278 SGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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W278 SGB is a 2000 Fiat Bravo 80 SX, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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