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Y769 PJA

2001 Fiat Brava

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,849 mi
Last recorded88,849 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY769 PJA
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 88,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front joint (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 76,316 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Mar 2014 67,094 miles

exhaust deteriorating

nearside front balljoint cover

Fail 10 Mar 2014 67,090 miles

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

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

nearside front balljoint cover

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 30 Jul 2013 64,690 miles

both rear tyres perished

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 64,689 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Jul 2012 59,942 miles

centre exhaust joint parted with slight blow but not insecure

Fail 11 Jul 2012 59,942 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre exhaust joint parted with slight blow but not insecure

Pass 7 Jun 2011 54,259 miles

exhaust front suport bracket corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2010 51,122 miles

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

front tyres close to limit.

Fail 23 Jun 2010 51,122 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front tyres close to limit.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 46,132 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

p.a.s fluid leak

slight play in rear suspension arm bushes

Fail 1 Jun 2009 46,132 miles

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

p.a.s fluid leak

slight play in rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 23 May 2008 40,940 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 May 2008 40,940 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2007 36,706 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 32,861 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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Y769 PJA is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 Y769 PJA, 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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Y769 PJA is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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