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Y833 PJA

2001 Fiat Brava

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

79,636 mi
Last recorded79,636 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY833 PJA
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 79,636 miles

Nearside rear tyre was flat at time of test

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 18 Sep 2015 79,634 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear section of main piope (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S Inner sill/Floor (5.2.6)

Nearside rear tyre was flat at time of test

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2014 71,032 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 71,032 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front tyres bald on inner edges,Recomend tracking check and adjust

Pass 9 Apr 2013 65,328 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 65,327 miles

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE BALD ON INNER EDGES,JUST LEGAL. 185/60/14 H

DEEP CUT IN NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER TYRE WALL, JUST LEGAL

Pass 28 Mar 2012 59,932 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 59,932 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW AND VENTED DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP IS NOT WORKING

TYRE SIZE 185/60/14 H

Pass 16 Apr 2011 53,341 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 45,863 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 45,863 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 40,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 40,488 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 35,592 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 31,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 26,811 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 26,811 miles

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

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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Y833 PJA is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 Y833 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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What year was Y833 PJA registered?

Y833 PJA is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y833 PJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y833 PJA shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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