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Y242 USS

2001 Fiat Bravo 80 SX

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

35,050 mi
Last recorded35,050 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 Fiat Bravo 80 SX56,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY242 USS
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 80 SX
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 35,050 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 32,344 miles

both front tyres badly perished and on 3mm

both front wiper blades torn

n/s r tyre perished

sections of exhaust corroded

slight dampness at steering rack

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2008 32,344 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres badly perished and on 3mm

both front wiper blades torn

n/s r tyre perished

sections of exhaust corroded

slight dampness at steering rack

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2007 26,326 miles

all 4 tyres perished between tread

both front wiper blades torn

n/s f tyre on 3mm

slight bind at o/s r brake

washers spray low on screen

Fail 30 Jul 2007 26,326 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all 4 tyres perished between tread

both front wiper blades torn

n/s f tyre on 3mm

slight bind at o/s r brake

washers spray low on screen

Pass 25 Aug 2006 19,572 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 19,572 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front pads low

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 80 SX?

Based on 3,731 MOT tests across 755 vehicles.

63.4%
Pass Rate
7,723
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
755
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 581
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 370
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 267
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 193
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 175
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Y242 USS is a 2001 Fiat Bravo 80 SX in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Bravo 80 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 56,950 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 Bravo 80 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 581 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y242 USS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 80 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Bravo 80 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y242 USS registered?

Y242 USS is a 2001 Fiat Bravo 80 SX, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y242 USS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y242 USS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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