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Y176 CEG

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,364 mi
Last recorded124,364 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY176 CEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2012 124,364 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs corroded

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

rear box corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2011 121,047 miles

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

inner front c v boots slight leaks

Pass 13 Jul 2010 117,151 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 117,151 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 113,463 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 102,083 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 88,798 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 88,798 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Unable to check n/s/f seat and belt due to child seat

Pass 18 Jul 2006 71,424 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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Y176 CEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y176 CEG, 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 Y176 CEG registered?

Y176 CEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 16 July 2001.

Is Y176 CEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y176 CEG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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