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Y396 GSC

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,673 mi
Last recorded90,673 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY396 GSC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 90,673 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 82,384 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 80,948 miles

Coolant leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2009 80,948 miles

Coolant leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 20 May 2008 80,454 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 79,805 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 79,801 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 69,382 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 69,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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Y396 GSC is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y396 GSC, 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 Y396 GSC registered?

Y396 GSC is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y396 GSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y396 GSC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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