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X789 LOJ

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,781 mi
Last recorded88,781 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX789 LOJ
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 88,781 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2012 85,437 miles

Front brake flexi hoses surface cracking.

Fail 12 Jan 2012 85,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake flexi hoses surface cracking.

Fail 13 Jan 2011 78,494 miles

N/side bottom ball joint rubber split. Brake pipe to o/side rear brake hose surface corroding. Very little reserve travel in handbrake lever. Raer coil springs very rusty. O/side front wheel arch corroded.

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 78,494 miles

N/side bottom ball joint rubber split. Brake pipe to o/side rear brake hose surface corroding. Very little reserve travel in handbrake lever. Raer coil springs very rusty. O/side front wheel arch corroded.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 71,474 miles

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

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

brake pipe to o/s/r brake hose corroding

Fail 7 Dec 2009 71,461 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pipe to o/s/r brake hose corroding

Pass 13 Nov 2008 64,096 miles

Some segments of high level brake lamp not working. N/side rear tyre on tread limit on inner edge. Front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear end by hose.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 57,088 miles

Pin holes in rear exhaust and tailbox poor. Surface cracks in front brake hoses. Front to rear brake pipes corroding at o/side rear by hose. Front discs corroding. N/side rear tyre on 2mm inner edge.

Pass 5 Oct 2006 49,443 miles

slight run out on front discs

Fail 5 Oct 2006 49,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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X789 LOJ is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc 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 X789 LOJ, 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 X789 LOJ registered?

X789 LOJ is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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