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Y285 WGV

2001 Fiat Bravo 100 SX

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,335 mi
Last recorded64,335 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Bravo 100 SX59,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY285 WGV
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 100 SX
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2009 64,335 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

advise offside front bottom ball joint dust cover split

advise offside front seat will not pivot forward

advise slight play in the outer steering rack arms

Fail 6 Mar 2009 64,351 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

advise offside front bottom ball joint dust cover split

advise offside front seat will not pivot forward

advise slight play in the outer steering rack arms

Pass 1 Mar 2008 56,231 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 56,231 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 49,817 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 41,977 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 41,875 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

power steering pipe damp behind n/s/f gravel shield

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 100 SX?

Based on 1,200 MOT tests across 236 vehicles.

63.4%
Pass Rate
7,887
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
236
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 231
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 75
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 52
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Y285 WGV is a 2001 Fiat Bravo 100 SX in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Bravo 100 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 59,351 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 Bravo 100 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y285 WGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 100 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Bravo 100 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y285 WGV registered?

Y285 WGV is a 2001 Fiat Bravo 100 SX, first registered on 15 August 2001.

Is Y285 WGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y285 WGV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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