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Y797 GEB

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

92,574 mi
Last recorded92,574 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY797 GEB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 92,574 miles

corroded o/s nos rear coil springs and o/s rear bump stop missing and coorroded bump stop mouning

Fail 12 Jul 2011 92,572 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corroded o/s nos rear coil springs and o/s rear bump stop missing and coorroded bump stop mouning

Pass 19 Jul 2010 87,826 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 87,787 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 81,542 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 81,492 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 72,424 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE INNER SURFACE PITTED AT OUTER EDGE, RECOMEND ATTENTION

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 72,368 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 5 Jul 2007 66,184 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brakepads not lubricated

high level stoplamp not working

Fail 2 Jul 2007 66,174 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 29 Jun 2006 56,946 miles

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

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

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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Y797 GEB is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y797 GEB, 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 Y797 GEB registered?

Y797 GEB is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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