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Y346 YEG

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,686 mi
Last recorded97,686 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY346 YEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 97,686 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

condition of front brake discs

heavy rust in offside sill area

heavy rust in rear outer and undersill areas

offside door check strap broken

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges and on 2mm

scratches on windscreen

travel on handbrake

very heavy rusting to front and rear subframe areas

windscreen washers weak action

wiper blades worn

Pass 16 Jun 2011 90,577 miles

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

cond of h/brake mech

drivers door check strap broken

heavy rust o/s outer sill

very heavy rust fr sub frame

Fail 15 Jun 2011 90,541 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

cond of h/brake mech

drivers door check strap broken

heavy rust o/s outer sill

very heavy rust fr sub frame

Pass 29 Jun 2010 82,644 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield slightly deteriorated

offside rear handbrake slightly low on performance

slight body damage to the nearside front wing

slight body damage to the offside front wing

Fail 26 Jun 2010 82,644 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield slightly deteriorated

offside rear handbrake slightly low on performance

slight body damage to the nearside front wing

slight body damage to the offside front wing

Pass 30 May 2009 74,513 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 67,209 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 58,300 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 58,300 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 49,253 miles

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

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

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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Y346 YEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y346 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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Y346 YEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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