MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,942 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front brake hoses cracked
both front tyres near limit
surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
near side front wishbone bush perished
slight crack to near side front brake hose
surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
both front tyres near limit
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s/r door/wheelarch damaged but mot causing sharp edges
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s/r door/wheelarch damaged but mot causing sharp edges
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre on legal limit
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre on legal limit
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?
Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y279 OEU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 Y279 OEU, 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 Y279 OEU registered?
Y279 OEU is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 21 March 2001.
Is Y279 OEU safe to buy?
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