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Y291 YEG

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,795 mi
Last recorded85,795 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY291 YEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 85,795 miles

general corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2013 85,587 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

general corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2012 77,077 miles

High level stop light inop

N/S/F tyre badly worn on outer edge

Fail 2 Aug 2012 77,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

High level stop light inop

N/S/F tyre badly worn on outer edge

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 67,500 miles

Both front lower ball joint dust covers split

High level stop light inop

N/S/F wishbone starting to split & has slight movement

O/S/F wishbone front bush badly perished & has slight movement

Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 12 Aug 2011 67,498 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Both front lower ball joint dust covers split

High level stop light inop

N/S/F wishbone starting to split & has slight movement

O/S/F wishbone front bush badly perished & has slight movement

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 30 Jul 2010 56,889 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 56,889 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

N/S/F shocker damp

N/S/F suspension slightly bouncy

Rear tyres badly cracking wearing unevenly & getting low

Pass 16 Jul 2009 45,698 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 37,858 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 37,858 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 29,404 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear wiper blade u/s, suspect washers not working ?

Pass 5 Jun 2006 27,628 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

light wear in offside steering rack joints

rear wiper blade u/s

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 YEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YEG, 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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Y291 YEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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