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X287 JEG

2001 Fiat Brava

Silver Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,160 mi
Last recorded72,160 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX287 JEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 72,160 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 72,160 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2011 66,196 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 66,196 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 59,464 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 59,464 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

NOISE ON RIB BELTS==EXH B/BOX CORRODED==FR FLEXIS PERISHING==REAR SUBFRAME BUSHES SPLITTING

Pass 20 Apr 2009 53,477 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 53,105 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

EXH B/BOX CORRODED==FR DISCS WORN==OAF TYRE2MM==SPLITS IN FR WISH BUSHES

Pass 11 Apr 2008 47,123 miles

offside number plate cover missing= vehicle has different rated tyres on= offside inner cv boot has slight leak= both front brake flexiable hoses perished

Pass 2 Apr 2007 40,390 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 34,676 miles

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

handbrake needs adjusting

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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X287 JEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Silver with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X287 JEG, 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 X287 JEG registered?

X287 JEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is X287 JEG safe to buy?

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