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Y974 LUR

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

67,182 mi
Last recorded67,182 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY974 LUR
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 67,182 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 63,735 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 63,668 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 63,573 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced linked to front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 62,462 miles

Both front shock absorber bump stops deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust has a corroded outer skin.

oil leak from gearbox area.

Pass 11 Sep 2020 61,590 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 60,582 miles

Front brake discs corroded & worn on inner face.

Front shock absorber bump stops deteriorated.

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Rear tail pipe outer skin corroded.

Pass 10 Sep 2018 59,259 miles

Front brake discs corroded & worn on inner face.

Rear exhaust box has corroded outer skin.

light oil leak from gearbox area.

o/s/r & n/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 11 Sep 2017 58,005 miles

4 wheel trims fitted.

Front brake discs corroded & worn on inner face.

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded outer skin.

oil leak from gear box area.

Fail 11 Sep 2017 58,005 miles

4 wheel trims fitted.

Front brake discs corroded & worn on inner face.

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded outer skin.

oil leak from gear box area.

Pass 5 Sep 2016 56,579 miles

4 wheel trims fitted.

Exhaust tail pipe corroded.

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

oil leak from gear box area.

Fail 5 Sep 2016 56,579 miles

4 wheel trims fitted.

Exhaust tail pipe corroded.

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak from gear box area.

Pass 28 Aug 2015 54,397 miles

4 wheel trims fitted.

centre brake light n/w

Fail 28 Aug 2015 54,397 miles

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

4 wheel trims fitted.

centre brake light n/w

Pass 5 Sep 2014 51,752 miles

4 wheel trims fitted.

exhaust tail pipe outer skin corroded.

o/s/f tyre tread worn low on outer edge.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 49,874 miles

4 wheel trims fitted,

Pass 12 Sep 2012 48,252 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 45,033 miles

front tyres worn on edges/4 wheel trims fitted/exhaust tail pipe corroded/

Pass 13 Sep 2010 40,475 miles

4 wheel trims fitted/exhaust tail pipe outer skin coming away (corroded)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 36,443 miles

4 wheel trims fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2009 36,443 miles

4 wheel trims fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 33,169 miles

4 wheel trims fitted.

Pass 3 Sep 2007 28,624 miles

4 hub caps

Fail 3 Sep 2007 28,624 miles

4 hub caps

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 24,663 miles

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

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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Y974 LUR is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y974 LUR, 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 Y974 LUR registered?

Y974 LUR is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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