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Y937 JAR

2001 Fiat Brava

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,538 mi
Last recorded147,538 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY937 JAR
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 147,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf headlight damaged

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2014 147,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nsf headlight damaged

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 122,747 miles

crack in n/s headlight

Pass 4 Jul 2012 119,195 miles

front brake pipes corroding

nsf tyre

osr tyre

wipers dont park automatically and only work on one speed

Fail 2 Jul 2012 119,190 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nsf tyre

osr tyre

wipers dont park automatically and only work on one speed

Pass 25 Aug 2011 113,784 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 113,784 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 107,551 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 100,862 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 91,558 miles

n/s headlight damage

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 7 Sep 2007 87,887 miles

slight blow exhaust join †various metal brake pipes corroded †chip in windscreen †n/s headlight lense cracked

Fail 7 Sep 2007 87,887 miles

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

slight blow exhaust join †various metal brake pipes corroded †chip in windscreen †n/s headlight lense cracked

Pass 4 May 2006 76,526 miles

various metal brake pipes corroded

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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Y937 JAR is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y937 JAR, 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 Y937 JAR registered?

Y937 JAR is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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