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Y639 LPU

2001 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

175,345 mi
Last recorded175,345 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY639 LPU
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 175,345 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 175,345 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 160,802 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 152,478 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 152,465 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 138,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

bonnet catch requires attention

Pass 17 Sep 2012 134,962 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 134,945 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 126,598 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 126,598 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 112,877 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

bonnet safety catch inoperative

damage to n/s & o/s chassis

o/s wash/wipe needing attention

rear wiper blade torn

underbody shields fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2010 112,877 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet safety catch inoperative

damage to n/s & o/s chassis

o/s wash/wipe needing attention

rear wiper blade torn

underbody shields fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2009 99,968 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2009 99,968 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 85,004 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 70,306 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 58,937 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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Y639 LPU is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y639 LPU, 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 Y639 LPU registered?

Y639 LPU is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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