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X488 LSD

2001 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,061 mi
Last recorded79,061 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX488 LSD
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 79,061 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r outer sill corroded but not wiyhin prescribed areas

Fail 21 Jan 2013 79,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r outer sill corroded but not wiyhin prescribed areas

Pass 11 Jan 2012 70,038 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 70,033 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 64,640 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on outer edge 175/65/14t

Fail 5 Jan 2011 64,640 miles

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on outer edge 175/65/14t

Pass 26 Jan 2010 56,033 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 42,206 miles

OIL LEVEL LOW. N/S/R TYRE WORN. REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Fail 28 Jan 2009 42,206 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

OIL LEVEL LOW. N/S/R TYRE WORN. REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 22 Jan 2008 27,952 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 24,411 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 21,158 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?

Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
58,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,026
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,561
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 22,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,482
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14,757
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X488 LSD is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 63,317 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 57,026 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X488 LSD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X488 LSD is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 16 February 2001.

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