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Y991 OHC

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

359,224 mi
Last recorded359,224 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY991 OHC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 359,224 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR X 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 342,544 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 342,544 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 311,163 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 311,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 307,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

engine management light is on

nearside rear sill has slight damage

offside front sill has slight damage

Pass 3 Jul 2013 307,575 miles

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

engine management light is on

nearside rear sill has slight damage

offside front sill has slight damage

Pass 31 Jul 2012 305,956 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 305,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 290,197 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 290,197 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 271,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter leaking

Pass 3 Aug 2010 271,021 miles

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter leaking

Fail 8 Jul 2010 270,867 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake imbalance

rear exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2007 191,917 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 191,917 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine warning light on

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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Y991 OHC is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y991 OHC, 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 Y991 OHC registered?

Y991 OHC is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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