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Y696 DCW

2001 Fiat Brava 80 SX

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

711,388 mi
Last recorded711,388 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava 80 SX59,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY696 DCW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 80 SX
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2009 711,388 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Jun 2009 71,183 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Jul 2008 62,965 miles

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

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 26 Jun 2008 62,774 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2007 52,716 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2006 46,033 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 80 SX?

Based on 7,650 MOT tests across 1,534 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
7,658
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
1,534
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,357
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 837
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 538
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 429
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 366
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Y696 DCW is a 2001 Fiat Brava 80 SX in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Brava 80 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 59,255 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 80 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y696 DCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was Y696 DCW registered?

Y696 DCW is a 2001 Fiat Brava 80 SX, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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