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Y337 OEU

2001 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

75,515 mi
Last recorded75,515 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY337 OEU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2017 75,515 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened chalked (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside and nearside rear inner wheel arch front area (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside front (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside middle outer sills (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner sills (5.2.6)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened general condition of front sub-frame poor (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all nearside outer sill poor condition (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front underfloor area (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scratches (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside fronts (3.5.1i)

centre stop light off

front radiator cross-member corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2016 74,246 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside outer sill "has been repaired, but getting rusty again" (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside outer sill "has been repaired, but getting rusty again" (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scratches (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scratches (8.3.1d)

clutch slipping badly

coil spring corroded all coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

middle exhaust corroded

offside rear floor area next to drain plugs, corroded and holed "Not within 30 cm"

Fail 1 Aug 2016 74,241 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside front part of frame "Chalked" (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside outer sill "has been repaired, but getting rusty again" (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside outer sill "has been repaired, but getting rusty again" (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scratches (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scratches (8.3.1d)

clutch slipping badly

coil spring corroded all coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

middle exhaust corroded

offside rear floor area next to drain plugs, corroded and holed "Not within 30 cm"

Pass 15 Aug 2015 72,894 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 72,884 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 70,515 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 70,511 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 67,883 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 67,882 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 64,353 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 64,352 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both fromt brake discs

Pass 18 Aug 2011 61,314 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 61,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 57,353 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 57,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front discs worn

Pass 19 Aug 2009 54,241 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 54,240 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 51,086 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 47,672 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 43,736 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 43,736 miles

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

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

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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Y337 OEU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 Y337 OEU, 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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Y337 OEU is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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