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Y489 GAU

2001 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,082 mi
Last recorded135,082 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Bravo63,412 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY489 GAU
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 135,082 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2010 134,181 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 124,283 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 116,754 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 116,736 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 91,580 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo?

Based on 478,310 MOT tests across 49,250 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
49,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,204
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,672
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12,528
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 11,791
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Y489 GAU is a 2001 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 63,412 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Bravo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y489 GAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Bravo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y489 GAU registered?

Y489 GAU is a 2001 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y489 GAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y489 GAU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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