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X229 GCE

2000 Fiat Brava 100 SX

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,821 mi
Last recorded75,821 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2009
Typical for 2000 Fiat Brava 100 SX69,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX229 GCE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 100 SX
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2009 75,821 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 75,820 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 71,161 miles

All rear brake pipes covered in plastic

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2008 71,161 miles

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

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

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

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

All rear brake pipes covered in plastic

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 62,686 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 54,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Apr 2006 54,613 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 100 SX?

Based on 1,911 MOT tests across 383 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
8,179
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
383
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 226
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 217
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 128
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 114
Registration plate lamp not working 98
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X229 GCE is a 2000 Fiat Brava 100 SX in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Brava 100 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 69,214 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 100 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X229 GCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 100 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Brava 100 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X229 GCE?

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What year was X229 GCE registered?

X229 GCE is a 2000 Fiat Brava 100 SX, first registered on 9 October 2000.

Is X229 GCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X229 GCE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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