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Y276 OHT

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,180 mi
Last recorded131,180 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY276 OHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 131,180 miles

both front lower ball joint dust covers splitting

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre tread low on inner edge

offside front outer anti roll bar link bush worn to limit

Fail 14 Nov 2012 131,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front lower ball joint dust covers splitting

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre tread low on inner edge

offside front outer anti roll bar link bush worn to limit

Pass 30 Nov 2011 119,081 miles

both rear coil springs badly corroded

front flexable brake hoses perished

nearside inner drive shaft seal leaking

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2011 119,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear coil springs badly corroded

brake fluid level close to minimum

front flexable brake hoses perished

nearside inner drive shaft seal leaking

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2010 107,783 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate NS bulb dim

Pass 20 Jul 2009 83,284 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

both wiper rubbers split on ends

n/s/r tyre low tread 2mm

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 20 Jul 2009 83,284 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both wiper rubbers split on ends

n/s/r tyre low tread 2mm

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Aug 2007 52,341 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 38,276 miles

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

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

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

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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Y276 OHT is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc 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 Y276 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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Y276 OHT is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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