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Y983 HEB

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,704 mi
Last recorded109,704 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY983 HEB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 109,704 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 103,940 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 98,323 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 91,732 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 91,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 83,157 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 83,157 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 79,374 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 79,374 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 74,547 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 68,274 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 60,887 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 48,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2005 48,585 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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Y983 HEB is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 Y983 HEB, 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 Y983 HEB registered?

Y983 HEB is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y983 HEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y983 HEB shows 14 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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