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Y522 JAR

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,861 mi
Last recorded69,861 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY522 JAR
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 69,861 miles

BOTH NEAR SIDE TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 63,124 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 62,090 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 62,090 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 59,565 miles

slight corrosion to front and rear suspension components.

Fail 29 Jan 2014 59,565 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

slight corrosion to front and rear suspension components.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 56,951 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2012 52,448 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 47,198 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 47,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 39,528 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 34,381 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 27,716 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 27,716 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 23,838 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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Y522 JAR is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y522 JAR, 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 Y522 JAR registered?

Y522 JAR is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y522 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y522 JAR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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