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X421 JEG

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,389 mi
Last recorded113,389 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX421 JEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 113,389 miles

(1.8A.1)The offside and the nearside headlamps beam patterns are deteriorating

(2.5C.1b)The offside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint securing nut is not correctly peened over

(3.6B.1)The nearside rear steel brake pipes have securing bracket(s) not correctly used leading to the load sensing valve

(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear steel brake pipes along their lengths have surface corrosion forming

(3.6B.4d)The offside and the nearside front brake hoses are slightly deteriorated

(3.7.2d)The front service brakes during their application are at 19%,which indicates they are becoming ready for service/repairs

(5.2.6)The nearside rear outer sill along its length has been damaged

(5.2.6)The nearside rear seat belt prescribed area (floor panel) has corrosion formning which has not yet reached the point of test failure,but may soon require a repair service

(6.2.1a)The offside front door Check - Strap is disconnected

(6.4.1)The rear loading door supports struts are weak in operation

(8.2.3)The nearside front windscreen washers are operating with low pressure and are becoming ready for service/repairs

(8.2.3)The offside windscreen washers do not provide any liquid in conjunction with the wiper blade to clear Zone A of the windscreen

MOT TEST ITEMS TO ADVISE AT TIME OF RETEST

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Fail 29 Oct 2010 113,157 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

(2.5C.1b)The offside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint securing nut is not correctly peened over

(3.6B.1)The nearside rear steel brake pipes have securing bracket(s) not correctly used leading to the load sensing valve

(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear steel brake pipes along their lengths have surface corrosion forming

(3.6B.4d)The offside and the nearside front brake hoses are slightly deteriorated

(4.1D.1e)The offside front tyre valve stem is deteriorating

(5.2.6)The nearside rear outer sill along its length has been damaged

(5.2.6)The nearside rear seat belt prescribed area (floor panel) has corrosion formning which has not yet reached the point of test failure,but may soon require a repair service

(6.2.1a)The offside front door Check - Strap is disconnected

(6.4.1)The rear loading door supports struts are weak in operation

(8.2.3)The nearside front windscreen washers are operating with low pressure and are becoming ready for service/repairs

(8.2.3)The offside windscreen washers do not provide any liquid in conjunction with the wiper blade to clear Zone A of the windscreen

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Pass 5 Nov 2009 106,301 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

power steering fluid level low

Fail 4 Nov 2009 106,301 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

power steering fluid level low

Fail 30 Sep 2009 106,085 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2008 93,529 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 93,529 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2007 82,950 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 72,749 miles

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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X421 JEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X421 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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X421 JEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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