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Y889 EEG

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

102,048 mi
Last recorded102,048 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY889 EEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 102,048 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 101,997 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 May 2010 90,154 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 90,150 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 May 2009 79,212 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 79,024 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 68,647 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 68,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 62,468 miles

advisorys as per test 233579677483

Fail 28 Jun 2007 62,467 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

front cross member poor repaire

front flexies perished and slight fowling

play at front wheels

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2006 53,061 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2006 52,976 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 43,849 miles

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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Y889 EEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y889 EEG, 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 Y889 EEG registered?

Y889 EEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 10 July 2001.

Is Y889 EEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y889 EEG shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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