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Y874 JFC

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,565 mi
Last recorded91,565 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY874 JFC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 91,565 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 91,622 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both offside tyres perished

Pass 14 Jul 2011 90,700 miles

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 88,436 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 81,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 71,784 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Front barke pads getting low.

OSR tyre perrished.

Fail 31 Mar 2007 58,471 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 58,471 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 46,300 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 46,300 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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Y874 JFC is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y874 JFC, 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 Y874 JFC registered?

Y874 JFC is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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