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Y285 YEG

2001 Fiat Brava 80 S

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,975 mi
Last recorded82,975 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2008
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava 80 S63,527 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY285 YEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 80 S
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2008 82,975 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 68,579 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 68,443 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 55,984 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 80 S?

Based on 1,453 MOT tests across 261 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
7,505
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 251
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 97
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 80
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 72
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Y285 YEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava 80 S in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Brava 80 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 63,527 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 80 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 251 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y285 YEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was Y285 YEG registered?

Y285 YEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava 80 S, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y285 YEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y285 YEG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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