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Y997 XGN

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,889 mi
Last recorded81,889 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY997 XGN
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 81,889 miles

ALL COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

ALL FLEXI BRAKE HOSES ARE PERISHED

EXHAUST SYSTEM IN VERY POOR CONDITION AND LEAKING

FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS (BOTH SIDES) HAVE WORN BUSHES

N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING

N/S/R TRAILNG ARM BUSH WORN

N/S/R TYRE WORN TO LIMITS AND IN POOR CONDITION

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING /WORN

Pass 26 Nov 2012 69,997 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 69,997 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 58,822 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 58,822 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 48,198 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 48,198 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 41,951 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 41,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 40,299 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 40,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ADVISE. Odometer ilumination light & hazard light switch pulse when indicators are operated. posibale bad earth

Pass 26 Jun 2008 39,826 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 35,068 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 35,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

advise off side rear and near side rear tyres perished due to age

Pass 28 Jun 2006 30,863 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 26,367 miles

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

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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Y997 XGN is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y997 XGN, 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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Y997 XGN is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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