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Y896 EER

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,533 mi
Last recorded89,533 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY896 EER
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2009 89,533 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 89,354 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 77,934 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 77,641 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 62,999 miles

heavy corrosion in front sub frame †corrosion front discs

Fail 14 Jul 2007 62,550 miles

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

front sub frame heavley corroded †front discs corroded

Pass 5 May 2006 49,555 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 49,555 miles

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

exhaust back box very corroded †front sub-frame corroded †front discs look worn †

Pass 16 Jul 2005 40,280 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front bake pads look 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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Y896 EER is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y896 EER, 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 Y896 EER registered?

Y896 EER is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 August 2001.

Is Y896 EER safe to buy?

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