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Y881 JFB

2001 Fiat Brava

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,535 mi
Last recorded88,535 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY881 JFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2008 88,535 miles

chips in windscreen

corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f brake discs

damage to front no plate

strong advise corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

Fail 12 Aug 2008 88,535 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

chips in windscreen

corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f brake discs

damage to front no plate

strong advise corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 21 Aug 2007 67,927 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 67,927 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

corrosion to exhaust

crack to n/s headlamp top mounting bracket

damage to front no plate

strong advise wear to front brake pads

wear to n/s/f o/s/f brake discs

Pass 25 Aug 2006 54,989 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 54,989 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

damage to front no plate

fluid around o/s steering rack

n/s/r tyre distorted

Pass 31 Aug 2005 45,168 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 45,168 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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Y881 JFB is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y881 JFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y881 JFB registered?

Y881 JFB is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 29 August 2001.

Is Y881 JFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y881 JFB shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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