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Y498 YEG

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,145 mi
Last recorded88,145 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY498 YEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2011 88,145 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 82,760 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 82,759 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 77,458 miles

ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES BOTH SIDES FRONT REPLACE

CAM BELT

CORROSSION FRONT EXHAUST BRACKET

CORROSSION TO ENGINE SUMP

CORROSSION TO FRONT SUBFRAME

CORROSSION TO REAR BACK PLATES

GENERAL CORROSSION TO REAR AXLE, REAR SUSPENSION

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

TYRE N/S FRONT CUT IN SIDEWALL

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 77,223 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES BOTH SIDES FRONT REPLACE

CAM BELT

CORROSSION FRONT EXHAUST BRACKET

CORROSSION TO ENGINE SUMP

CORROSSION TO FRONT SUBFRAME

CORROSSION TO REAR BACK PLATES

GENERAL CORROSSION TO REAR AXLE, REAR SUSPENSION

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

TYRE N/S FRONT CUT IN SIDEWALL

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 70,200 miles

front discs warped

inside front pads low

nearside track rod end has play under load

Fail 19 Aug 2008 70,183 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front discs warped

inside front pads low

nearside track rod end has play under load

Pass 15 Aug 2007 62,975 miles

front brake flexes cracking

offside rear tyre very low on edges

wiper blades splitting

Pass 17 Aug 2006 55,979 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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Y498 YEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y498 YEG, 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 Y498 YEG registered?

Y498 YEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y498 YEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y498 YEG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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