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Y831 JHB

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,116 mi
Last recorded79,116 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY831 JHB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 79,116 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 73,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 73,084 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 67,217 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 67,217 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 64,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2011 60,282 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 56,208 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 52,343 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 52,261 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 48,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Sep 2008 48,828 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 45,067 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 40,158 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2006 40,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 35,395 miles

exhaust rusty in various places

nsr rear tyre worn on both edges

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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Y831 JHB is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y831 JHB, 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 Y831 JHB registered?

Y831 JHB is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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