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Y291 OHT

2001 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,171 mi
Last recorded84,171 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY291 OHT
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 84,171 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear tyre on legal limit and perished

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2013 84,171 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear tyre on legal limit and perished

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2012 75,582 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2012 75,545 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

airbag light on dash

both front wipers split but clearing screen effectively

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 75,257 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

airbag light on dash

both front wipers split but clearing screen effectively

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 64,315 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 64,269 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

back box corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2010 60,347 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 60,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 56,121 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 50,562 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 50,562 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 46,293 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 46,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 41,202 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 41,202 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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Y291 OHT is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y291 OHT, 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 Y291 OHT registered?

Y291 OHT is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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