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Y294 LVW

2001 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,964 mi
Last recorded56,964 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY294 LVW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 56,964 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 56,964 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 55,664 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 52,498 miles

both wiper blades split but still clearing the windscreen

Fail 21 Jan 2012 52,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both wiper blades split but still clearing the windscreen

offside front tyre worn on both inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Feb 2011 48,825 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 48,825 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 16 Feb 2010 46,054 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 44,616 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 43,305 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 40,973 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 34,042 miles

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

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

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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Y294 LVW is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y294 LVW, 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 Y294 LVW registered?

Y294 LVW is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y294 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y294 LVW shows 12 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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