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Y334 VJW

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,978 mi
Last recorded70,978 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY334 VJW
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2011 70,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 61,797 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 61,786 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/side front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 1 Aug 2008 49,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 36,929 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 36,524 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Jun 2006 21,610 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 21,610 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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Y334 VJW is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y334 VJW, 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 Y334 VJW registered?

Y334 VJW is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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