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Y288 VJS

2001 Fiat Swift

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

38,106 mi
Last recorded38,106 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Fiat Swift36,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY288 VJS
MakeFiat
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 38,106 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 38,070 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 37,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 36,868 miles

slight wear on nearside top strut bearing

Fail 8 Jul 2019 36,820 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

reversing light on contstantly

slight wear on nearside top strut bearing

Pass 14 Jun 2018 36,237 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 35,579 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 34,725 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 34,041 miles

slight binding offside rear brake

Pass 23 Jun 2014 33,620 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 33,158 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 32,805 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

heater plug light flashing

no battery warning light coming on when switched on

Pass 17 Jun 2011 32,120 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 31,659 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 30,743 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 30,743 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 28,460 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 26,844 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

dvr's wiper blade starting to split

Pass 12 Jun 2006 25,838 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Swift?

Based on 43,163 MOT tests across 7,601 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
2,065
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
7,601
On UK Roads
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Y288 VJS is a 2001 Fiat Swift in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 36,844 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Fiat Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y288 VJS registered?

Y288 VJS is a 2001 Fiat Swift, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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