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X381 GJH

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,729 mi
Last recorded133,729 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX381 GJH
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 133,729 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 133,643 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and floor pan (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 133,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 124,359 miles

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside

harsh corrosion to front sub-frame border line pass

nearside front and nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 6 Mar 2015 122,626 miles

play in front suspension bushes

coil springs corroded

front sub-frame harshly corroded

play in front anti roll bar drop links and dee bushes

rear brake pipes harshly corroded (border line pass)

tyres perished

Pass 7 Mar 2014 118,368 miles

exhaust rubber deteriorated/split

front brake discs corroded/worn

offside and nearside front ball joint gators deteriorated/spliting

offside rear brake pipe harshly corroded (border line pass)

sligfht corrosion underside of car in places

slight misting of oil around offside rear shock absorber

Pass 7 Mar 2013 112,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2012 103,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 103,675 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 98,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both wipers split

damage to front number plate

stone chip in offside headlamp

Pass 3 Mar 2010 90,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear metal brake pipe rusted

stone chip in offside headlamp

Fail 26 Feb 2010 90,804 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear metal brake pipe rusted

stone chip in offside headlamp

Pass 20 Feb 2009 81,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to bodywork

damage to offside rear tyre sidewall

nearside front brake flexi hose peerishing

stone chip in offside front headlamp

Fail 19 Feb 2009 81,461 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to bodywork

damage to offside rear tyre sidewall

nearside front brake flexi hose peerishing

stone chip in offside front headlamp

Pass 19 Feb 2008 72,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to bodywork

nearside wiper split

Pass 9 Feb 2007 68,482 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to bodywork

stonechip in offside headlight

Pass 24 Feb 2006 56,100 miles

chip in offside front head light lense

front brake discs corroded

very small chips in windscreen

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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X381 GJH is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 X381 GJH, 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 X381 GJH registered?

X381 GJH is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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