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WN51 JWY

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,812 mi
Last recorded100,812 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN51 JWY
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2013 100,812 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 92,192 miles

blow on exhaust converluted section borderline

clutch worn

condition of front sub-frame

corrosion on front brake disc's

corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe

corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe too flexi borderline

eye level stop light operation

n/s/f tyre side wall condition

oil leak on engine

Fail 31 Dec 2011 92,184 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

all four coil springs corroded

clutch worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rubbers from fuel tank area back in poor condition

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

rear high level brake light has approx four L.E.D's not working

rear wiper blade rubber split

sump excessively corroded and weeping oil

Fail 7 Sep 2010 88,971 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 88,971 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 85,689 miles

engine oil leak sump corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2008 82,333 miles

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

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

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

engine sump pan rotten and beginning to leak

Fail 8 Aug 2008 82,194 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

engine sump pan rotten and beginning to leak

other support rubbers perished but not yet broken

Pass 20 Aug 2007 78,262 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 72,511 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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WN51 JWY is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WN51 JWY, 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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WN51 JWY is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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