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Y778 AER

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,703 mi
Last recorded61,703 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY778 AER
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 61,703 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 May 2016 61,703 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2015 58,694 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chassis corroded various places

front subfremed corroded

rear tyres 2.mm

Pass 2 Jun 2014 55,313 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f wing damage

Pass 11 May 2013 51,640 miles

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

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

front exhaust pipe joint is leaking

n/s undersill is corroded in various places

Pass 11 May 2012 47,815 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2012 47,815 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 45,033 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2010 40,903 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 38,952 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 36,710 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 34,931 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2006 30,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2005 25,599 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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Y778 AER is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y778 AER, 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 Y778 AER registered?

Y778 AER is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y778 AER safe to buy?

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