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Y997 YEG

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

67,138 mi
Last recorded67,138 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY997 YEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 67,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s rear outer sill /wheel arch corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2021 63,411 miles

Front brake pads worn about 70%

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

some metal brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2020 63,366 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear outer sills corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2019 62,673 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 61,812 miles

some metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2017 60,564 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 59,656 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 58,139 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 55,521 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 55,521 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 52,454 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 50,225 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 47,650 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 44,690 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 41,518 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)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 38,634 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 36,031 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 32,641 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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Y997 YEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 Y997 YEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y997 YEG registered?

Y997 YEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y997 YEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y997 YEG shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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