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Y283 HEB

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

53,406 mi
Last recorded53,406 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY283 HEB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 53,406 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre view mirror missing

o/s/f door cheque strap missing

Fail 9 Dec 2010 53,406 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre view mirror missing

o/s/f door cheque strap missing

Pass 8 Dec 2009 52,218 miles

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

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

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

centre rear view mirror is a temporary type

damage to offside front wing

high level brake light faulty

nearside front door checkstrap missing

nearside front inner constant velocity joint boot insecure and leaking

nearside front mirror glass broke

offside front door checkstrap missing

offside rear tyre wearing low on edge and sidewalls badly perished but not showing cords recommend replace(175/65/14t)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 7 Dec 2009 52,218 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

brake warning lamp on indicating a fault

centre rear view mirror is a temporary type

clutch slave cylinder leaking fluid badly strongly recommend replace(shares same resevoir as braking system)

damage to offside front wing

high level brake light faulty

nearside front door checkstrap missing

nearside front inner constant velocity joint boot insecure and leaking

nearside front mirror glass broke

offside front door checkstrap missing

offside rear tyre wearing low on edge and sidewalls badly perished but not showing cords recommend replace(175/65/14t)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 1 Dec 2008 45,836 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 45,836 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 38,653 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 32,306 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2005 32,306 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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Y283 HEB is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y283 HEB, 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 Y283 HEB registered?

Y283 HEB is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y283 HEB safe to buy?

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