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Y989 EEG

2001 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,480 mi
Last recorded78,480 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 EEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 78,480 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

covers fitted to rear cills covers underside of rear of the vehicle

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

rear copper brake pipes corroded but limited inspection to most of the pipe

slight miss fire

Fail 23 Sep 2013 78,465 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

covers fitted to rear cills covers underside of rear of the vehicle

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

rear copper brake pipes corroded but limited inspection to most of the pipe

slight miss fire

Pass 20 Sep 2012 73,908 miles

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

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

front brakes 12% imbalance

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 68,476 miles

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

corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 28 Sep 2011 68,476 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 7 Sep 2011 68,338 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust system heavily corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

nearside sun visor clip broken

offside and nearside front brake discs badly corroded

offside and nearside rear coil springs heavily corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Sep 2010 61,352 miles

high visabilty brake light does not work

near side front disc corroded

near side sun visor insecure

off side front disc corroded

off side front tyre worn on inside edge

rear wiper blade split

slight blow from exhaust flexi pipe

slight corrosion on metal brake pipe from off side rear flexi hose to compensator

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 13 Sep 2010 61,352 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

high visabilty brake light does not work

near side front disc corroded

near side sun visor insecure

off side front disc corroded

off side front tyre worn on inside edge

rear wiper blade split

slight blow from exhaust flexi pipe

slight corrosion on metal brake pipe from off side rear flexi hose to compensator

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 2 Sep 2009 52,770 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 43,877 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 34,239 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 31,377 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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Y989 EEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y989 EEG, 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 Y989 EEG registered?

Y989 EEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y989 EEG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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