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Y881 URP

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,489 mi
Last recorded88,489 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY881 URP
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2012 88,489 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 80,133 miles

Nearside front brake hose perished .

Offside front tyre worn inner edge.

Rear centre brake light inoperative.NO wiring??

Fail 15 Mar 2011 80,133 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front brake hose perished .

Offside front tyre worn inner edge.

Rear centre brake light inoperative.NO wiring??

Pass 8 Mar 2010 70,286 miles

engine warning light on

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar outer bushes perishing,splitting

rear wiper-blade perished

Fail 8 Mar 2010 70,286 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine warning light on

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar outer bushes perishing,splitting

rear wiper-blade perished

Pass 31 Mar 2009 61,373 miles

Both front brake hoses perished.

Nearside outer wheel rim damaged.

Fail 31 Mar 2009 61,373 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Both front brake hoses perished.

Nearside outer wheel rim damaged.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 50,867 miles

n/s/f wheel outer rim dented

rear exhaust box damaged, outer skin rusted & holed

Fail 26 Mar 2008 50,867 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f wheel outer rim dented

rear exhaust box damaged, outer skin rusted & holed

rear wiper rubber part missing

Pass 31 Jan 2007 38,926 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 29,512 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 29,512 miles

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

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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Y881 URP is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc 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 Y881 URP, 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 Y881 URP registered?

Y881 URP is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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