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Y221 CEG

2001 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,141 mi
Last recorded70,141 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY221 CEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014 70,141 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 67,338 miles

o/s/front anti roll bar ,drop link bushes starting to break/crack

Fail 23 Oct 2013 67,338 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

all brake pipes marked on vehicle as to failed

o/s/front anti roll bar ,drop link bushes starting to break/crack

Pass 29 Oct 2012 63,450 miles

MOST METAL BRAKE PIPES BECOMING CORRODED

O/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP

POSSIBLE ADJUSTMENT NEEDED ON O/S REAR BRAKE

Pass 16 Nov 2011 60,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

ns inner cv boot starting to crack

nsr tyre 2mm on outer edge,osr tyre starting to crack

Pass 16 Nov 2010 56,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

clutch release bearing noisy

inner front discs corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2009 53,504 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf tyre has some damage on the sidewall.

Pass 21 Nov 2008 50,586 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 47,805 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 46,003 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 46,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and has some cracks in outer sidewall.

Pass 14 Feb 2006 37,976 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 37,971 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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Y221 CEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y221 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 Y221 CEG registered?

Y221 CEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 4 July 2001.

Is Y221 CEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y221 CEG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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