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X741 WFG

2001 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,020 mi
Last recorded80,020 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX741 WFG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 80,020 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 79,854 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres perished

both wipers clear screen b ut leave small lines

centre silencer baffles loose

codes in ecu

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2012 71,168 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Engine oil started to leak

N/S/F outer wheel rim bit bent

O/S/R brake slightly binding

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Some parts of vehicle is generally rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2011 65,704 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 65,704 miles

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 61,284 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 53,890 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 53,862 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

park brake lever high

Pass 17 Mar 2008 48,310 miles

both front brake hoses cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2007 42,923 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 37,254 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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X741 WFG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X741 WFG, 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 X741 WFG registered?

X741 WFG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 28 February 2001.

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