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Y579 GCL

2001 Fiat Bravo 80 SX

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,626 mi
Last recorded67,626 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2007
Typical for 2001 Fiat Bravo 80 SX56,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY579 GCL
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 80 SX
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2007 67,626 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 67,626 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 62,197 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 62,175 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 May 2005

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 80 SX?

Based on 3,731 MOT tests across 755 vehicles.

63.4%
Pass Rate
7,723
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
755
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 581
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 370
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 267
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 193
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 175
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Y579 GCL is a 2001 Fiat Bravo 80 SX in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Bravo 80 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 56,950 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 Bravo 80 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 581 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y579 GCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 80 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Bravo 80 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y579 GCL registered?

Y579 GCL is a 2001 Fiat Bravo 80 SX, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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