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Y428 LHU

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,558 mi
Last recorded111,558 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY428 LHU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2014 111,558 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 106,120 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2013 106,112 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2011 101,590 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 101,590 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 95,817 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 88,888 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 81,805 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 75,079 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 66,432 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 66,432 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 56,617 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 56,617 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 54,696 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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Y428 LHU 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 64.3%.

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 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 Y428 LHU, 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 Y428 LHU registered?

Y428 LHU is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 August 2001.

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The MOT history for Y428 LHU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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