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Y896 YEG

2001 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,495 mi
Last recorded99,495 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY896 YEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 99,495 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside door mirror missing

offside front brake disc worn

Pass 21 Jun 2010 91,139 miles

advice near side door mirror missing

Fail 21 Jun 2010 91,139 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

advice near side door mirror missing

Fail 18 Jun 2010 91,116 miles

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

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

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

emission test aborted ehaust blowing

Pass 16 Jun 2009 83,673 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside door mirror missing

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2009 83,673 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside door mirror missing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2008 75,088 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 75,088 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 66,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside door mirror missing

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 57,193 miles

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

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

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

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 YEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YEG, 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 YEG registered?

Y896 YEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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