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Y798 ADS

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

54,737 mi
Last recorded54,737 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY798 ADS
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 54,737 miles

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

oil level low (top up to level)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 54,737 miles

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

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

oil level low (top up to level)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 47,196 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 47,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 46,858 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 46,858 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 2 Jul 2008 45,195 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 45,195 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 37,759 miles

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

exh rear silencer outer skin very heavily corroded

o/s/f brake hose cracked/perished

rear tyres. tread area cracked/perished

Pass 3 Jul 2006 32,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 26,879 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 26,876 miles

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

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

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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Y798 ADS is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y798 ADS, 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 Y798 ADS registered?

Y798 ADS is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y798 ADS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y798 ADS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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