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Y527 YEG

2001 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,847 mi
Last recorded95,847 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY527 YEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2009 95,847 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 95,847 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 83,167 miles

SOME CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS, SOME CORROSION ON O/S/R BRAKE PIPE AND O/S/F BRAKE PIPE, WEAR ON N/S/F TYRE INSIDE EDGE, HANDBRAKE CABLE NOT ON GUIDE AT FRONT

Fail 27 Nov 2008 83,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

SOME CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS, SOME CORROSION ON O/S/R BRAKE PIPE AND O/S/F BRAKE PIPE, WEAR ON N/S/F TYRE INSIDE EDGE, HANDBRAKE CABLE NOT ON GUIDE AT FRONT

Fail 5 Nov 2007

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2007

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 57,657 miles

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

Offsude handbrake cable (swollen).

Pass 18 Nov 2005 38,491 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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Y527 YEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y527 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 Y527 YEG registered?

Y527 YEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y527 YEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y527 YEG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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