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Y403 RAR

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,088 mi
Last recorded95,088 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY403 RAR
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2013 95,088 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 95,088 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 95,083 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 77,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 62,760 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 62,751 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 56,087 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 56,087 miles

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

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

Front discs (poor condition)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 47,396 miles

advise offside rear tyre is starting to crack on outer sidewall

Fail 3 Jun 2009 47,165 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise offside rear tyre is starting to crack on outer sidewall

Pass 23 Feb 2008 38,621 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 30,704 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 30,704 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 24,531 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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Y403 RAR is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y403 RAR, 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 Y403 RAR registered?

Y403 RAR is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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