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Y491 AER

2001 Fiat Brava 100 SX

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,273 mi
Last recorded89,273 miles
Recorded on26 May 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava 100 SX62,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY491 AER
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 100 SX
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2009 89,273 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 89,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 85,806 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 78,951 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 62,948 miles

front brake balance just within test limits

Fail 31 Mar 2007 62,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake balance just within test limits

Pass 27 Apr 2006 37,403 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 100 SX?

Based on 1,911 MOT tests across 383 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
8,179
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
383
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 226
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 217
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 128
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 114
Registration plate lamp not working 98
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Y491 AER is a 2001 Fiat Brava 100 SX in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Brava 100 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 62,778 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 100 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 226 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y491 AER, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 100 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Brava 100 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y491 AER registered?

Y491 AER is a 2001 Fiat Brava 100 SX, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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