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Y428 YEG

2001 Fiat Brava 80 S

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,144 mi
Last recorded96,144 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava 80 S63,527 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY428 YEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 80 S
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 96,144 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 95,623 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2008 79,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/s door mirror (non-obligatory) insecure

O/s disc corroding on inner face

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 67,452 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 67,452 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 61,439 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 61,393 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fail 3 Apr 2006 61,219 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 80 S?

Based on 1,453 MOT tests across 261 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
7,505
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 251
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 97
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 80
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 72
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Y428 YEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava 80 S in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Brava 80 S models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 63,527 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 80 S fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 251 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y428 YEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 80 S typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Brava 80 S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y428 YEG registered?

Y428 YEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava 80 S, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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