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X188 JPO

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,107 mi
Last recorded107,107 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX188 JPO
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 107,107 miles

EML LAMP ON

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing low on tread

front pipe to center pipe leaking

o/s/r suspension arm has play in bearing

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear coil springs rusty

wiper blades split on ends

Fail 1 Mar 2013 107,107 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

EML LAMP ON

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing low on tread

front pipe to center pipe leaking

o/s/r suspension arm has play in bearing

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear coil springs rusty

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 9 Mar 2012 98,283 miles

rear suspension coils corroded

handbrake long adjustment

n/s/f suspension link deteriated

o/s/f suspension link bush split and deteriated

play in n/s rack inner joint

play in o/s/r suspension arm bearing

Fail 9 Mar 2012 98,283 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake long adjustment

n/s/f suspension link deteriated

o/s/f suspension link bush split and deteriated

play in n/s rack inner joint

play in o/s/r suspension arm bearing

rear suspension coils corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2011 90,232 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

cuts in n/s/r tyre and tread below 1.6mm inner and outer edges

front exhaust down pipe leaking and centre pipe join

front plate cracked

front suspension lisnk bushes in poor condition

n/s/r door trim missing and general body panel damage

rear plate bulbs dim

rear suspension arm bearing seals worn

screen chipped

Fail 7 Mar 2011 90,232 miles

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r

cuts in n/s/r tyre and tread below 1.6mm inner and outer edges

front exhaust down pipe leaking and centre pipe join

front plate cracked

front suspension lisnk bushes in poor condition

n/s/r door trim missing and general body panel damage

rear plate bulbs dim

rear suspension arm bearing seals worn

screen chipped

Pass 9 Mar 2010 79,920 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

number plates in poor condition

o/s/r tread distorted

several rusty brake pipes

Pass 26 Feb 2009 69,117 miles

corrosion to rear brake pipes

drivers door check strap missing

engine management light on

excessive deterioration to o/s/f anti-roll bar end bush

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 25 Feb 2009 69,117 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

corrosion to rear brake pipes

drivers door check strap missing

engine management light on

excessive deterioration to o/s/f anti-roll bar end bush

front brake discs in poor condition

bonnet safety catch not working

Pass 13 Mar 2008 61,075 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

near side front anti roll bar link rubber started to split

Fail 12 Mar 2008 61,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

near side front anti roll bar link rubber started to split

Pass 6 Mar 2007 55,652 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 55,652 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 45,530 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 45,530 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2006 45,171 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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X188 JPO 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 50%.

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 X188 JPO, 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 X188 JPO registered?

X188 JPO is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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