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Y397 CEG

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,248 mi
Last recorded75,248 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY397 CEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 75,248 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2010 75,248 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2009 66,757 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 57,534 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 56,364 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 50,406 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 50,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 46,263 miles

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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Y397 CEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y397 CEG, 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 Y397 CEG registered?

Y397 CEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y397 CEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y397 CEG shows 8 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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