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Y971 DRA

2001 Fiat Auto Trail

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

84,714 mi
Last recorded84,714 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Fiat Auto Trail33,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY971 DRA
MakeFiat
ModelAuto Trail
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 84,714 miles
Fail 9 May 2026 84,693 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 84,306 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 83,472 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 83,451 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 7,799 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 63,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 56,976 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 54,608 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 54,608 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 49,381 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 49,381 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 42,417 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 42,417 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 36,306 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres slightly perished

corrosion on front chassis and inner wheel arch

Fail 10 Jul 2014 36,306 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres slightly perished

corrosion on front chassis and inner wheel arch

Pass 28 Nov 2013 35,286 miles

rear tyres starting to perish slightly on outer side walls

Fail 27 Nov 2013 35,286 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres starting to perish slightly on outer side walls

Pass 21 Nov 2012 33,178 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 33,178 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 May 2012 32,188 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 32,188 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 29,363 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 27,107 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 May 2010 27,101 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 25,588 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 25,588 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 22,731 miles

all tyres heavly perished on side walls.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 20,495 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 17,864 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Auto Trail?

Based on 75,508 MOT tests across 10,381 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
2,070
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
10,381
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 113
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Y971 DRA is a 2001 Fiat Auto Trail in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Auto Trail models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 33,178 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 Auto Trail fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y971 DRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Auto Trail typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Auto Trail is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y971 DRA is a 2001 Fiat Auto Trail, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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