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Y918 JFC

2001 Fiat Brava

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,630 mi
Last recorded144,630 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY918 JFC
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 144,630 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre tyre has 1.6mm of tread left at time of test ()

Nearside Front metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

exhaust system leaking

front brake pads low

front wipers poor

Fail 25 Nov 2016 144,630 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked with chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre tyre has 1.6mm of tread left at time of test ()

Nearside Front metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

exhaust system leaking

front brake pads low

front wipers poor

Pass 6 Aug 2015 134,188 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 134,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 127,397 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 118,984 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 118,980 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 107,275 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 100,592 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 93,273 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 84,835 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 74,505 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 60,885 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 46,290 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y918 JFC is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y918 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 Y918 JFC registered?

Y918 JFC is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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