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X989 HEG

2001 Fiat Brava

Gold Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,865 mi
Last recorded87,865 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX989 HEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 87,865 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 87,857 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 73,133 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2011 73,133 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 61,622 miles

5 bulbs gone in high level stop lamp

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Jul 2010 61,622 miles

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

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

5 bulbs gone in high level stop lamp

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front discs worn

Pass 10 Jul 2009 52,100 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear wiper split

Fail 10 Jul 2009 52,100 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Jul 2008 44,935 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 44,935 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 34,503 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 34,416 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 31,375 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 31,375 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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X989 HEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Gold with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X989 HEG, 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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What year was X989 HEG registered?

X989 HEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 22 January 2001.

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