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YF51 LGN

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,904 mi
Last recorded90,904 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 LGN
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 90,904 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 8 Aug 2008 74,192 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 74,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front anti roll bar drop link rubbers perising

both front brake discs corroded

handbrake becoming exsecive

offside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 8 Aug 2007 60,693 miles

both aims adjusted from low

engine missfire

offside front disc starting to corrode slightly on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2006 46,432 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 41,583 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 41,460 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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YF51 LGN is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YF51 LGN, 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 YF51 LGN registered?

YF51 LGN is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 11 December 2001.

Is YF51 LGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF51 LGN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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