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Y873 VBE

2001 Fiat Bravo

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,743 mi
Last recorded57,743 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Bravo63,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY873 VBE
MakeFiat
ModelBravo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2012 57,743 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

offside/nearside bottom ball jounts dust covers split

Pass 24 Aug 2009 54,431 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

Fail 22 Aug 2009 54,431 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2008 37,317 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 37,317 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

N/S/R WING DENTED AND REAR LIGHT LENSE CRACKED BUT NOT SHOEING WHITE LIGHT

O/S/R BOTTOM SIDE LIGHT INOP

Pass 11 Apr 2007 25,311 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 22,548 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo?

Based on 478,310 MOT tests across 49,250 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
6,290
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
49,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,204
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,672
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 12,528
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 11,791
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Y873 VBE is a 2001 Fiat Bravo in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Bravo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 63,412 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 Bravo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,204 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y873 VBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Bravo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y873 VBE registered?

Y873 VBE is a 2001 Fiat Bravo, first registered on 8 March 2001.

Is Y873 VBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y873 VBE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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