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Y248 HSC

2001 Fiat Brava

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

131,213 mi
Last recorded131,213 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY248 HSC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2009 131,213 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 117,768 miles

Hand brake lever almost at full travel.

Fail 23 Sep 2008 117,528 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hand brake lever almost at full travel.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 95,497 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 95,894 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 74,901 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 74,901 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

RADIATOR LEAKING

RADIATOR LEAKING O/S/R TYRE WALL CRACKED

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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Y248 HSC is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 Y248 HSC, 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 Y248 HSC registered?

Y248 HSC is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y248 HSC safe to buy?

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