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Y817 GEB

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,787 mi
Last recorded84,787 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY817 GEB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 84,787 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

oengine oil near min

oil leak from gearbox?

slight corrosion on other brake pipes

slight dent in n/s/f wheel

Fail 24 May 2011 84,532 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

oengine oil near min

oil leak from gearbox?

slight corrosion on other brake pipes

slight dent in n/s/f wheel

Pass 26 May 2010 74,866 miles

N/S Wing repeater damaged

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

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

R Exhaust in poor condition & blowing slightly

Fail 25 May 2010 74,860 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S Wing repeater damaged

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

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

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

R Exhaust in poor condition & blowing slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2009 67,529 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2009 67,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 60,464 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2008 60,646 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2007 53,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 May 2006 45,501 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 45,501 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

check front brakes

child seat n/s/r

h/b long

n/s/r tyre in poor condition

oil V.LOW

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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Y817 GEB is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,581cc 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 Y817 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 Y817 GEB registered?

Y817 GEB is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y817 GEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y817 GEB shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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