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W279 VFV

2000 Fiat Bravo 80 SX

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,283 mi
Last recorded101,283 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2008
Typical for 2000 Fiat Bravo 80 SX67,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 VFV
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 80 SX
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2008 101,283 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 101,281 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 84,777 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 84,777 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 73,620 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 73,619 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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W279 VFV is a 2000 Fiat Bravo 80 SX in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 W279 VFV, 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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What year was W279 VFV registered?

W279 VFV is a 2000 Fiat Bravo 80 SX, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W279 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W279 VFV shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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