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Y401 GOU

2001 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,780 mi
Last recorded97,780 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY401 GOU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 97,780 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 91,073 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 91,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 84,633 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 84,631 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 76,947 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 76,947 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 10 Nov 2006 63,495 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 44,091 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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Y401 GOU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Green 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 Y401 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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What year was Y401 GOU registered?

Y401 GOU is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y401 GOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y401 GOU 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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