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Y292 MRX

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

54,848 mi
Last recorded54,848 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY292 MRX
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2018 54,848 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested fast idle was not stable (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength jack points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jack points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 54,848 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre perishing,cracks no cords visible,

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish,

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 31% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened high level of corrosion, (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both,very corroded, (2.4.C.1b)

mil lamp on,

Fail 28 Nov 2017 54,848 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing, (7.4.B.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened too thin,very poor condition,both (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre perishing,cracks no cords visible,

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish,

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened high level of corrosion, (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both,very corroded, (2.4.C.1b)

mil lamp on,

Pass 17 Nov 2016 54,841 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded some pipes greased (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper,no cords visible (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer cracked by inlet (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak engine oil leak,breather tube, and gearbox leak, ()

body work damage all round,

cambelt history,

mil lamp on

top up engine oil,3/4litre 5w-30w

Fail 16 Nov 2016 54,841 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded some pipes greased (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper,no cords visible (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strongly advise, (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer cracked by inlet (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak engine oil leak,breather tube, and gearbox leak, ()

body work damage all round,

brake fluid contaminated.

cambelt history,

mil lamp on

top up engine oil,3/4litre 5w-30w

Pass 24 Nov 2015 54,155 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge to 0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge to 0mm (4.1.E.1)

slight exhaust leak from centre joint

Fail 20 Nov 2015 54,155 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge to 0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge to 0mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management lamp staying on

slight exhaust leak from centre joint

Pass 1 Dec 2014 52,246 miles

engine man light on , offside rear tyre wearing low

slight blow on exhaust front joint

Fail 18 Nov 2014 52,225 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine man light on , offside rear tyre wearing low

slight blow on exhaust front joint

Pass 29 Nov 2013 50,630 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine management lamp staying on

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 29 Nov 2013 50,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine management lamp staying on

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Nov 2012 48,423 miles

damage to mirror nearside not effecting view to rear

engine management lamp staying on

Fail 20 Nov 2012 48,423 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

damage to mirror nearside not effecting view to rear

engine management lamp staying on

exhaust system poor corroded and has slight leak at centre

Pass 25 Nov 2011 45,866 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 45,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 43,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 43,689 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 41,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 37,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre has runflat damage to sidewall and has a thorn in the sidewall advise new tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2007 33,848 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 33,848 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 29,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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Y292 MRX is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y292 MRX, 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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Y292 MRX is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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