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Y992 YRV

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,047 mi
Last recorded81,047 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY992 YRV
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2013 81,047 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 74,881 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 74,875 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 68,672 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise front pads becoming low

advise hand brake travel

Pass 28 Oct 2010 63,413 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 55,155 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 54,857 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 51,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 51,659 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 48,567 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 48,567 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

clicking sound from nearside rear brake when handbrake operated

Pass 19 Feb 2007 44,451 miles

washers work but jets partly blocked

Fail 19 Feb 2007 44,451 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

handbrake lever fouling inside car

Pass 24 Feb 2006 40,841 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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Y992 YRV is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y992 YRV, 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 Y992 YRV registered?

Y992 YRV is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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