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Y899 JFB

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,756 mi
Last recorded94,756 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY899 JFB
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 94,756 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 94,751 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen nearside bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 94,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Jun 2016 92,882 miles

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2015 91,777 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 90,230 miles

both front shocks damp

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2013 86,900 miles

front brake pads worn

nearside front shock absorber damp

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Jun 2012 83,022 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 77,367 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 72,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 72,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 67,698 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 67,698 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 61,376 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 55,944 miles

N.S.F tyre worn on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 49,675 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 49,675 miles

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

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

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

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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Y899 JFB is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y899 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.

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What year was Y899 JFB registered?

Y899 JFB is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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