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Y389 AER

2001 Fiat Brava 80 S

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,966 mi
Last recorded47,966 miles
Recorded on15 May 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava 80 S63,527 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY389 AER
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 80 S
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2009 47,966 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 47,965 miles

Offside Rear Lower Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2008 38,959 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 32,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 May 2007 32,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 May 2006 28,363 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 28,363 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F WIPER TORN

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

battery insecure

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 80 S?

Based on 1,453 MOT tests across 261 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
7,505
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 251
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 97
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 80
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 72
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Y389 AER is a 2001 Fiat Brava 80 S in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Brava 80 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 63,527 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 80 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 251 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y389 AER, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 80 S typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Brava 80 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y389 AER registered?

Y389 AER is a 2001 Fiat Brava 80 S, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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