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Y973 PLH

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,090 mi
Last recorded96,090 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY973 PLH
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 96,090 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 96,090 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 87,654 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 87,654 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 76,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

rear springs rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2007 65,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear tyre side walls perished

Pass 26 Jun 2006 53,820 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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Y973 PLH is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y973 PLH, 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 Y973 PLH registered?

Y973 PLH is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y973 PLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y973 PLH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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