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Fiat Bravo 100 16v Trofeo (2000)

102 real MOT outcomes analysed • 48% first-time pass rate

2000 Fiat Bravo 100 16v Trofeo

CarHunch analysed 102 real MOT records for the 2000 Fiat Bravo 100 16v Trofeo. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

**Reliability verdict**

The 2000 FIAT BRAVO 100 16V TROFEO has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 48%, well below the UK average of 80%, which means buyers should expect significant repair work before it passes its test. The good news is that dangerous defects are relatively uncommon at 11.8%, but the average vehicle fails on 1.32 items per test, indicating recurring or escalating mechanical problems.

**Context and practical takeaway**

At a median mileage of 75,000 km for a 24-year-old car, these examples have been driven moderately and are showing their age through an average of 3.4 advisories per vehicle—mostly wear items rather than catastrophic faults. Budget for at least one significant repair before purchase, have a pre-buy inspection by a Fiat specialist focus on the ignition system and cooling components, and factor in annual MOT-related remedial work as a running cost.

Below average reliability 32% below UK average
48%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
75,204
typical mileage
60,294–82,944 middle half
11.8%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.32
avg MOT failures per car
over 4.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2000 Fiat Bravo 100 16v Trofeo

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2000 Fiat Bravo 100 16v Trofeo vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

60,294
low mileage
75,204
typical
82,944
high mileage

Half of all 2000 Fiat Bravo 100 16v Trofeo vehicles fall between 60,294 and 82,944 miles.

MOT History Averages

4.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.32
Avg failures per vehicle
3.4
Avg advisories per vehicle

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