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Y431 GAU

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,079 mi
Last recorded78,079 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY431 GAU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 78,079 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 73,544 miles

Nearside rear tyre in poor condition

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 67,995 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 67,995 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 61,170 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front track rod inner joint has slight play/movement.

nearside rear tyre fine cracked and damaged on outside wall.

offside rear tyre fine cracked.

Fail 27 Feb 2009 61,170 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear tyre fine cracked and damaged on outside wall.

offside rear tyre fine cracked.

Pass 16 Jan 2008 51,938 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 51,935 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 47,855 miles

condition of front discs

play in near side steering rack

Pass 7 Feb 2006 38,508 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 38,505 miles

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

slight play in steering rack.

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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Y431 GAU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y431 GAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y431 GAU registered?

Y431 GAU is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y431 GAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y431 GAU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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