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Y259 OHT

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,658 mi
Last recorded69,658 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY259 OHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2008 69,658 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 69,650 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 60,842 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 60,838 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside drive shaft leaking oil

Pass 29 May 2007 58,090 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 48,213 miles

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

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 30 May 2006 48,213 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroding

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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Y259 OHT is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y259 OHT, 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 Y259 OHT registered?

Y259 OHT is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y259 OHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y259 OHT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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