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Y264 YEG

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,442 mi
Last recorded81,442 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY264 YEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2012 81,442 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 81,442 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 67,672 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 67,672 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 64,664 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 50,600 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 50,592 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 47,660 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 47,660 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 46,117 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 43,706 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge very slightly

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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Y264 YEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y264 YEG, 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 Y264 YEG registered?

Y264 YEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y264 YEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y264 YEG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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