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Y397 GOU

2001 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,890 mi
Last recorded77,890 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY397 GOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 77,890 miles

Front discs pitted

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust blowing front pipe

underside of vehicle generally rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2017 73,576 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion and offside rear outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear springs corroded

all brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 25 May 2016 69,520 miles

Rear springs corroded

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

Nearside and offside rear outer sills slightly corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 62,996 miles

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

all brake pipes have slight corrosion

rear springs corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 53,872 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 48,386 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 43,372 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Washers do not work in conjunction with the wipers

Wipers do not park automatically

Fail 4 Apr 2012 43,243 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Age related shallow cracks all over N/S/F tyre outer wall

Engine warning lamp on

N/S/F tyre wearing thin on edges

Power steering oil below minimum

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Washers do not work in conjunction with the wipers

Wipers do not park automatically

Pass 15 Apr 2011 36,510 miles

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

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

n/s wiper blade rubber split

Fail 7 Apr 2011 36,332 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

n/s wiper blade rubber split

Pass 19 Apr 2010 28,912 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 28,415 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 22,880 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 21,065 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 18,513 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 15,486 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 GOU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GOU, 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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Y397 GOU is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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