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Y759 TLF

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Diesel 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,418 mi
Last recorded99,418 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY759 TLF
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 99,418 miles

both anti roll bar link arms rubbers slit

brake pipes rusty

coil springs rusty and weak

front and rear supension weak and perished

Fail 7 Feb 2011 99,288 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

both anti roll bar link arms rubbers slit

brake pipes rusty

coil springs rusty and weak

front and rear supension weak and perished

Pass 4 Sep 2009 93,967 miles

Both rear coil springs,light rust corrosion?

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

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

Engine sound,little rattle/knocking noise?

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 93,967 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Both rear coil springs,light rust corrosion?

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

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

Engine sound,little rattle/knocking noise?

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 86,432 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 79,539 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 79,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y759 TLF is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y759 TLF, 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 Y759 TLF registered?

Y759 TLF is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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