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X587 JEG

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,897 mi
Last recorded118,897 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX587 JEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 118,897 miles

BONNET RELEASE LEVER BROKEN

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

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

GEAR BOX LEAKING OIL BADLY

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 106,926 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

bonnet catch handle broken

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 17 Sep 2010 106,654 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

front discs worn

Pass 15 Sep 2009 87,756 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 15 Sep 2009 87,756 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Sep 2008 59,332 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 59,332 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Sep 2007 29,861 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 15,827 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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X587 JEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X587 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 X587 JEG registered?

X587 JEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 22 January 2001.

Is X587 JEG safe to buy?

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