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W853 OFB

2000 Fiat Brava 80 SX

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,297 mi
Last recorded75,297 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava 80 SX65,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW853 OFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 80 SX
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2008 75,297 miles

brake lines slightly corroded

gearbox mounting lose

n/s rear tyer side wall slightly deteriorated

o/s front ball joint gater slightly deteriorated

oil leaks

Fail 21 Oct 2008 75,297 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake lines slightly corroded

gearbox mounting lose

n/s rear tyer side wall slightly deteriorated

o/s front ball joint gater slightly deteriorated

oil leaks

Pass 19 Oct 2007 73,046 miles

oil sump corroded & leaking

Fail 10 Oct 2007 73,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil sump corroded & leaking

Pass 12 Jan 2006 58,943 miles

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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W853 OFB 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 W853 OFB, 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 W853 OFB registered?

W853 OFB is a 2000 Fiat Brava 80 SX, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W853 OFB safe to buy?

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