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Y278 AEG

2001 Fiat Brava 80 SX

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,986 mi
Last recorded68,986 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2008
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava 80 SX59,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY278 AEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 80 SX
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2008 68,986 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 68,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 65,623 miles

brake pipes on rear of vehicle corroding

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 7 Feb 2007 65,623 miles

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

brake pipes on rear of vehicle corroding

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Jan 2006 47,760 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 47,760 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

offside rear tyre perrished

rear silencer corroded

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 80 SX?

Based on 7,650 MOT tests across 1,534 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
7,658
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
1,534
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,357
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 837
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 538
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 429
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 366
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Y278 AEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava 80 SX in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Brava 80 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 59,255 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 80 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y278 AEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 80 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Brava 80 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y278 AEG registered?

Y278 AEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava 80 SX, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y278 AEG safe to buy?

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